---
title: "Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056537"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-07-24"
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# Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056537

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## Summary

This procurement process involved the Welsh Government, identified as a Ministry or national authority, commissioning research to explore the utilisation of INSET days in Wales for professional development. The initiative, titled "Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales," falls under the services category, specifically research services. The contract was awarded as part of a mini competition conducted through the CCS Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), using a limited procurement method that does not require prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £138,925, was signed on 23rd May 2025 with Miller Research (UK) Ltd, a SME located in Abergavenny, UKL21. The procurement stage is complete and covered by the GPA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of conducting in-depth analyses related to educational contexts and policy implementation. SMEs like Miller Research (UK) Ltd, with expertise in the region and understanding of the local educational framework, are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as evidenced by their successful bid amidst a competitive pool that included eight bids, predominantly from SMEs. Business growth can be stimulated by participating in such research-driven projects, enabling businesses to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The Welsh Government ran a mini competition in order to commission research to understand how schools and local authorities use INSET days to support practitioners to develop their practice and skills to improve outcomes for learners. The opportunity was procured via a Call off competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government ran a mini competition in order tocommission research to understand how schools and local authorities use INSET days to support practitioners to develop their practice and skills to improve outcomes for learners. The opportunity was procured via a Call off competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126).

### Procurement Information

This notice is issued to provide the result of a mini competition run under the Research and Insights DPS ( RM6126) an established Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042646-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 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 | £138,925 |

## 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 | MILLER RESEARCH (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042646-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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