---
title: "Assist with WLGA response to the Covid Inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ab5"
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buyer: "WLGA"
published: "2025-08-19"
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# Assist with WLGA response to the Covid Inquiry

Buyer: WLGA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ab5

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## Summary

The public procurement process under review was initiated by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement is titled "Assist with WLGA response to the Covid Inquiry" within the human resources management consultancy services category. The process follows a direct procurement method, awarded without competition due to the unique qualifications of the supplier. The process is at the 'Award' stage with the contract scheduled to start on 27th August 2025 and conclude on 13th September 2025. Key milestone dates include a scheduled future signature by 25th August 2025. The contract was directly awarded to Graham Davies, an SME, under the legal framework 2023/54, with a gross value of £2,400.

This contract presents a specific opportunity for businesses with exclusive knowledge relevant to the Covid Inquiry within the WLGA framework. While the tender does not offer a broad competitive opportunity, it highlights the potential for niche expertise to be utilised in public procurement. Businesses looking to expand into public authority projects, especially those with legal or human resources consultancy skills, may find similar future opportunities appealing. Firms with capabilities in offering specialised consultative services, particularly in niche areas where direct awards are applicable, would be well-positioned for potential growth in this sector. Additionally, focusing on building relationships with sub-central government bodies could lead to similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Notice of intention to Direct Award a short term contract to the former Associate HR Advisor to assist the current HR Lead Officer and Chief Executive with preparing evidence to the Covid Inquiry. The grounds for Direct Award refer to provision under Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act that this particular supplier is in possession of exclusive knowledge and there are no reasonable alternatives, which means only this supplier can provide the service required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049908-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WLGA |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 5BF |
| 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 | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAHAM DAVIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049908-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049908-2025
  19th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wlga.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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