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title: "Parents' Expectations of Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066fcb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Parents' Expectations of Schools

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fcb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Parents’ Expectations of Schools" was initiated by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government under legal basis 2023/54. This research-focused tender explores the expectations of parents and carers regarding schools in Wales, aiming to support policy development on the home-school boundary. The process has now reached the award stage and is situated in Cardiff, Wales, within the services category of social research consultancy. The contract is scheduled from 18th March 2026 to 18th September 2026, with a potential extension of three months. The procurement used a "limited" method, facilitating below-threshold competition under a special light-touch regime, stressing its strategic nature and importance for policy refinement.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in social research. Alma Economics, identified as a small or medium enterprise, has been awarded the contract, which further underscores the openness to smaller entities within this framework. The procurement’s focus on understanding parental expectations offers a unique chance for businesses with strengths in data synthesis and public policy insight to contribute to impactful research. Additionally, businesses positioned in or willing to operate within Wales may find this sector ripe for expansion and influence, particularly as the findings will aid in shaping educational policy at a governmental level.

## Notice

Research exploring parents' and carers' expectations of schools in Wales, including perceptions of roles and responsibilities across home and school, through a rapid evidence synthesis and open forum discussions. Findings will support policy development on defining the home-school boundary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025541-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

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

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025541-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025541-2026
  20th March 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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