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title: "Study into the Socio-Economic Influences of Democratic Participation"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141964"
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# Study into the Socio-Economic Influences of Democratic Participation

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141964

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is commissioning a study titled "Study into the Socio-Economic Influences of Democratic Participation" targeting the socio-economic influences on democratic involvement in Wales. This project, focused within the services category and classified under research consultancy, market research, and statistical services, seeks to understand the barriers to local democratic participation. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract already signed on 4th November 2024. Alma Economics Limited, based in London, has been awarded this contract. The project will be executed in Cardiff, with final submissions and reports both in English and Welsh.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in socio-economic research, data analysis, and consultancy services. Companies proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and capable of handling large datasets will find this tender particularly fitting. The cross-sectoral nature of this project, encompassing research, market analysis, and statistical services, stands to benefit businesses with diverse capabilities in these areas. SMEs and consortia with expertise in the mentioned fields could leverage this opportunity to showcase their socio-economic research proficiency, thereby enhancing their portfolio and gaining recognition within public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Welsh Government (on behalf of the Welsh Ministers) is commissioning a study to identify the influence of wider socio-economic conditions on democratic participation in Wales. The aim of this work is to consider how socio-economic factors impact on an individual's ability to get involved in local democracy and stand for elected office in devolved elections in Wales, focusing on the key barriers individuals face and how they might be addressed in the future. This will provide evidence to inform the next stages of the Welsh Government's focus on increasing diversity in democracy.A mixed methods approach encompassing quantitative and qualitative research methods will be required under the contract, making use of existing data and through primary data collection and analysis. A final bilingual GSR report and summary will be published on the Welsh Government website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141964 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 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
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79330000 - Statistical services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141964
- 5 Jul 2024 at 09:23 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141964

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.almaeconomics.com/

## Provenance

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