--- title: "Systematic review of carbon pricing policy, socioeconomic impacts and public perceptions" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156240" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156240" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156240.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156240.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-09-29" --- # Systematic review of carbon pricing policy, socioeconomic impacts and public perceptions Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156240 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156240) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156240.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) has recently completed the procurement process for a systematic review of carbon pricing policy, socio-economic impacts, and public perceptions. This contract was awarded under a limited procurement method, specifically through a mini competition within the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System. The review will analyse carbon pricing policies across sectors like heating buildings, transport, and agriculture, assessing mitigation policies for vulnerable groups. The contract, worth £35,875, was signed on 17th September 2025 and the main procurement category is services. The location for this project is within the region of Wales (UKL), indicating a focus on the Welsh context. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in policy analysis, environmental research, and socio-economic studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in carbon pricing and its socio-economic impacts, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The procurement process favouring SMEs indicates a welcoming environment for smaller entities to participate and grow within the UK public sector. The potential for businesses to contribute to policy development and gain significant exposure within the governmental framework makes this an attractive prospect for entities aiming to establish or expand their foothold in governmental research and consultancy services. ## Notice The Welsh Government requires a rigorous and comprehensive systematic review of: Carbon pricing policies (including but not limited to emissions trading) implemented or considered in other parts of the world (at national, subnational or supranational level) and related to the following sectors: heating buildings, transport and agriculture. Mitigation policies to alleviate disproportionate impacts of carbon pricing policies on economically or socially vulnerable groups. Wherever possible/relevant, the bidder is encouraged to take an intersectional approach (see this Welsh Government report for a definition of intersectionality) in their consideration of vulnerable groups. The literature on public perceptions and receptiveness to carbon pricing policies. We require the contractor to contextualise the findings of the review to the Welsh context by discussing how expanding the ETS would impact the population of Wales given the country's unique characteristics. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Welsh Government requires a rigorous and comprehensive systematic review of: 1. Carbon pricing policies (including but not limited to emissions trading) implemented or considered in other parts of the world (at national, subnational or supranational level) and related to the following sectors: heating buildings, transport and agriculture. The review should cover the policies' social and economic impacts, as well as their effectiveness in reducing GHG. 2. Mitigation policies to alleviate disproportionate impacts of carbon pricing policies on economically or socially vulnerable groups. Wherever possible/relevant, the bidder is encouraged to take an intersectional approach (see this Welsh Government report for a definition of intersectionality) in their consideration of vulnerable groups. 3. The literature on public perceptions and receptiveness to carbon pricing policies. We require the contractor to contextualise the findings of the review to the Welsh context by discussing how expanding the ETS would impact the population of Wales given the country's unique characteristics. Based on this, the contractor should produce a set of high-level recommendations on: The feasibility of applying carbon pricing to the aforementioned sectors (heating buildings, transport and agriculture). How the expansion of the ETS can be carried out in line with the principles of a just transition and the policies that can be applied to mitigate disproportionate harm on economically or socially vulnerable groups. The contractor should be able to produce a clear and high-quality report and do a presentation of the findings to the client. ### Procurement Information Conclusion of a mini competition run under an established Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Opportunity restricted to suppliers registered on the DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156240 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £35,875 | ## 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 | Not specified | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | Not specified | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THEVISIONARYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156240 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP548379 Systematic review of carbon pricing policy, socioeconomic impacts and public perceptions - The Welsh Government requires a rigorous and comprehensive systematic review of: Carbon pricing policies (including but not limited to emissions trading) implemented or considered in other parts of the world (at national, subnational or supranational level) and related to the following sectors: heating buildings, transport and agriculture. Mitigation policies to alleviate disproportionate impacts of carbon pricing policies on economically or socially vulnerable groups. Wherever possible/relevant, the bidder is encouraged to take an intersectional approach (see this Welsh Government report for a definition of intersectionality) in their consideration of vulnerable groups. The literature on public perceptions and receptiveness to carbon pricing policies. We require the contractor to contextualise the findings of the review to the Welsh context by discussing how expanding the ETS would impact the population of Wales given the country's unique characteristics. ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-156240 ## 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-156240. 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