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title: "FC062/2024/2025 - Research to support the evaluation of the Diamond Reforms to Higher Education in W"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148938"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-03-11"
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# FC062/2024/2025 - Research to support the evaluation of the Diamond Reforms to Higher Education in W

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148938

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has concluded an award process for a contract titled "FC062/2024/2025 - Research to support the evaluation of the Diamond Reforms to Higher Education in Wales." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and social research services (CPV codes 73110000 and 79315000). The contract addresses the assessment of the Diamond Reforms, focusing on part-time and postgraduate learning as well as widening participation. The award was granted on 5th March 2025 to OB3 Research, a company based in Llandaff.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative and social research services, particularly those experienced with educational reforms. Engaging in this tender can enhance a company’s portfolio by associating with the prestigious Welsh Government and expanding their operations in the public sector. Ideal bidders for such opportunities include research consultancies and academic institutions with expertise in higher education policy and evaluative studies.

## Notice

Qualitative research to support the evaluation of the Diamond Reforms to Higher Education in Wales focussing on part-time learning, postgraduate learning and widening participation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148938 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,295 |
| 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 | OB3 RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 13:36 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148938

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.wales/

## Provenance

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