--- title: "Welsh Justice Research Programme" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143274" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143274" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143274.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143274.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Welsh Justice Research Programme Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143274 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143274) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143274.json) ## Summary The Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has awarded the contract for the Welsh Justice Research Programme, which aims to prepare for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. This procurement process, initiated as an open procedure under the services category, included several key stages. It was completed with the award notice published on 20th February 2025, and the contract signed on 11th February 2025. The programme addresses several commissions on constitutional arrangements in Wales and aims to build upon existing research related to the devolution of justice. The procurement originated in Cardiff, UK, with an overall contract value of £299,845, and was managed by the Government’s Corporate Procurement Services. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and larger educational institutions with robust research capabilities. Organisations involved in public services, legal research, and policy analysis are particularly well-suited to compete for such projects. By providing comprehensive research and insights, businesses can help shape important policy developments in Welsh justice and policing, thereby establishing themselves as key players within the public sector. The contract also highlights the importance of delivering community benefits, aligning with economic and social objectives, making it an attractive proposition for consortia bidding. ## Notice The Welsh Government wish to commission a programme of research to inform and assist with preparations for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice. The research programme will provide three areas of work: To assist in the assessment of preparedness, capacity and capability for further devolution of justice and policing functions and powers within Welsh Government, as well as potentially within the Senedd and partner and stakeholder organisations in the justice, policing and legal and advice sectors in Wales. To inform discussions and developments relating to the devolution of justice and policing functions and powers, and to consider existing practices to improve outcomes under the current constitutional arrangements. The primary focus will be on youth justice, probation and policing while allowing for the consideration of other aspects of criminal justice where necessary. To provide analysis and research considering tre Renewal: Contract will run for an initial term of 16 months with the option to extend, on an annual basis, for up to a further 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143274 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Possibility that this requirement may be subject to further procurements. In which case a new notice would be issued in 2027. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £299,845 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; MILLER RESEARCH (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143274 - 26 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143274 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL485989 Welsh Justice Research Programme - The Welsh Government wish to commission a programme of research to inform and assist with preparations for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497802 Welsh Justice Research Programme - The Welsh Government wish to commission a programme of research to inform and assist with preparations for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice. ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - http://wales.gov - http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID= - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-143274 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143274. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143274.json.