---
title: "A Review of Police Community Support Officers in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060395"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-01-12"
---

# A Review of Police Community Support Officers in Wales

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060395

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has completed a procurement process titled "A Review of Police Community Support Officers in Wales". The contracting authority, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, undertook this procurement under the limited competition method, which is classified as below the threshold. The procurement process is in the award stage, concluding with the award of the contract. The main industry category for this tender is "services", specifically "Research and development consultancy services", located in Wales (UKL). The contract was signed on 7th January 2026 and will be active from 12th January 2026 until 12th September 2026, with a potential extension of three months. The gross value of the contract is £83,820.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects and community policing evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ALMA Economics Limited, which secured the contract, are well-positioned to benefit, given the limited competition approach. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio by working directly with government agencies and could establish relationships leading to further opportunities in public service consultancy.

## Notice

As part of the existing Programme for Government the Welsh Government are responsible for directly funding 345 PCSOs. Reflecting this, there is a need for research to determine how PCSOs in Wales are being used, and what contribution they are making to achieving desired outcomes and policy objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002228-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 12 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,850 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002228-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002228-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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