---
title: "Analysis of Wales Current Population SLC Needs"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154557"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-08-11"
---

# Analysis of Wales Current Population SLC Needs

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154557

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Analysis of Wales Current Population SLC Needs" has reached the award stage as of 11th August 2025. The purchasing organisation is Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research consultancy services, and pertains to an analysis of speech, language, and communication needs among children and young people in Wales. Better Communication CIC from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, has been awarded the contract valued at £122,480. The contract was signed on 14th July 2025, and activities will likely impact partner agencies involved with children's services across Wales. The procurement method utilises a tender process that attracted one bid.

This tender presents growth opportunities for consultancy and service-oriented businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development, child services, and communication support systems. Companies that offer innovative data analysis tools or have expertise in child development and public health services would find this tender particularly relevant. It helps businesses engage with a significant governmental body, expanding their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector contracts. This project allows a hands-on opportunity to influence the service models adopted by governmental and third-party agencies in response to identified needs, potentially leading to further collaboration and contract opportunities.

## Notice

Utilising the Balanced System(r) understand phase tools from Better Communication CIC will give a comprehensive national dataset for the population, demographic and predicted speech, language & communication needs of children & young people. This will triangulate with the current speech & language therapy service offer both in terms of the demand on services but also the models of provision & interaction with partner agencies supporting children & young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154557 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,480 |
| 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 | BETTER COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 14:18 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154557

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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