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title: "UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673db

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Welsh Government, under the contract titled "UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services," focuses on services related to market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The procurement, conducted through a limited competition method below the threshold, has concluded at the award stage with Alma Economics as the supplier. Located in Cardiff, the buyer aims to estimate demand and cost implications for devolved services related to justice functions from 2015 to 2036. The contract commenced on 27th March 2026 and is expected to deliver interim findings, a logic model, and a final report by the end of September 2026, with a potential three-month extension available until December 2026. The contract's gross value amounts to £95,999.99, delivered under a light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and statistical analysis, ideally suited for those within the services category. With a focus on justice-related functions at the devolved level, it may offer prospects for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) keen on engaging with central government authorities under Welsh devolved regulations. The limited competition format suggests the procurement may favour businesses with unique expertise in interfacing with governmental research demands, driving strategic development by aligning with governmental economic and market analysis needs.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is two-fold. Firstly, to estimate demand and cost for devolved services that interface with justice-related functions for the period 2015 to 2025. Secondly, to estimate the impact of the UK Government's Sentencing Act on demand and cost for devolved services that interface with justice-related functions for the period 2026 to 2036. The contract will produce the following outputs: a logic model, presentation of interim findings, and a final report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027319-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 28 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027319-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027319-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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