---
title: "Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0544fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544fa

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## Summary

The Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 contract, initiated by the Welsh Government, falls under the industry category of research and development services and is classified as services under CPV 73000000. The tendering process utilized a limited procurement method, specifically a call-off competition under the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126), without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was deemed outside the typical directive scope. Located in Cardiff, UK, this contract was awarded to Wavehill Limited, with a contract value of GBP 135,150, on 21 May 2025 for a duration of 15 months.

This procurement creates lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in research and social research services. With a strong focus on technical quality, carrying an 80% weight in the evaluation process, firms that excel in delivering high-standard research outputs are well-suited to such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those based in the UK, demonstrated competitiveness, as all six bids were from SMEs. This presents a clear growth opportunity for similar enterprises seeking to expand their governmental procurement portfolio without the constraints of broader EU competition.

## Notice

A call-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 via the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126). The successful bidder will be awarded a 15 month contract with an estimated value of GBP 150,000 exc. VAT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A cal-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 under the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126).

### Procurement Information

Call-off competition from the Research & Insights DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030796-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,150 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030796-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

## Provenance

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