--- title: "Development of an Evidence Base for a Communities Policy in Wales / Datblygu Sylfaen Dystiolaeth ar" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-157948" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-157948" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157948.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157948.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION" published: "2025-11-10" --- # Development of an Evidence Base for a Communities Policy in Wales / Datblygu Sylfaen Dystiolaeth ar Buyer: WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-157948 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-157948) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157948.json) ## Summary The Wales Council for Voluntary Action has initiated a tender for the development of an evidence base for a Communities Policy in Wales. This procurement process, under the industry category of research and development services, is focused on assembling a robust framework to support voluntary and community organisations across Wales. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th December 2025. Located in Cardiff, the opportunity involves an open procurement method, inviting applications from a diverse range of potential suppliers. The contract is intended to underpin the formation of a cohesive national policy and align with existing legislative frameworks such as the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act. This tender presents significant opportunities for research consultancies, development consultancies, and organisations experienced in community and social services. Businesses equipped to engage in participatory and policy-relevant research, who can provide actionable recommendations for policy development, are particularly well-suited to this contract. The project’s aim to empower communities and enhance collaboration across Wales offers strategic growth potential for companies willing to invest in the voluntary and community sectors. Consortia bidding is considered suitable, highlighting the potential for collaborative enterprises to secure this opportunity and influence long-term policy making in Wales. ## Notice Voluntary and community organisations across Wales are central to the delivery of wellbeing, cohesion, poverty mitigation, regeneration, and environmental sustainability. These organisations provide trusted, place-based support, often stepping in where public services have retreated, and are increasingly relied upon by citizens and public bodies alike. Despite their growing importance, there is currently no cohesive national policy to recognise, support, or strategically invest in this sector. This gap risks fragmentation, missed opportunities, and un-tapped community potential.WCVA and Building Communities Trust (BCT) are commissioning a research partner to develop a robust, participatory and policy-relevant evidence base that will underpin a national Communities Policy for Wales. This policy will align with existing legislative frameworks, such as the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, and translate community insight into practical policy levers.The research will:* Identify the core components, enablers, and barriers to community-centred approaches* Explore the role of voluntary and community organisations in delivering outcomes across key policy areas* Engage diverse communities and public sector stakeholders* Undertake a literature review and case study analysis* Produce a final report that supports policy development and advocacy, offering actionable recommendations to influence Welsh Government and other strategic partnersThis commission is about shaping a bold, strategic policy framework that reflects lived experience, strengthens collaboration, and empowers communities across Wales.*****Mae mudiadau gwirfoddol a chymunedol ledled Cymru yn ganolog i gyflawni lles, cydlyniant, lliniaru tlodi, adfywio a chynaliadwyedd amgylcheddol. Mae'r mudiadau hyn yn darparu cymorth dibynadwy seiliedig ar le, yn aml yn camu i mewn lle mae gwasanaethau cyhoeddus wedi tynnu'n ol, ac mae dinasyddion a chyrff cyhoeddus fel ei gilydd yn dibynnu fwyfwy arnynt. Serch eu pwysigrwydd cynyddol, nid oes polisi cenedlaethol cydlynus ar hyn o bryd i gydnabod, cefnogi na buddsoddi'n strategol yn y sector hwn. Oherwydd y bwlch hwn, mae perygl o raniadau, cyfleoedd coll a photensial cymunedol heb ei gyffwrdd.Mae CGGC a'r Ymddiriedolaeth Adeiladu Cymunedau (BCT) yn comisiynu partner ymchwil i ddatblygu sylfaen dystiolaeth gadarn a chyfranogol sy'n berthnasol i bolisi a fydd yn sail i Bolisi Cymunedau cenedlaethol i Gymru. Bydd y polisi hwn yn cyd-fynd a fframweithiau deddfwriaethol presennol, fel Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol (Cymru), ac yn troi mewnwelediad cymunedol yn ysgogwyr polisi ymarferol.Bydd yr ymchwil yn:* Nodi'r cydrannau craidd, y galluogwyr a'r rhwystrau i ymagweddau sy'n canolbwyntio ar gymunedau* Edrych ar rol mudiadau gwirfoddol a chymunedol mewn cyflawni canlyniadau ar draws meysydd polisi allweddol* Ymgysylltu a chymunedau amrywiol a rhanddeiliaid o'r sector cyhoeddus* Cynnal adolygiad llenyddiaeth a dadansoddiad o astudiaethau achos* Cynhyrchu adroddiad terfynol sy'n cefnogi'r gwaith o ddatblygu a chefnogi polisi, gan gynnig argymhellion y gellir eu rhoi ar waith i ddylanwadu ar Lywodraeth Cymru a phartneriaid strategol eraillMae'r comisiwn hwn yn ymwneud a llunio fframwaith polisi strategol, beiddgar sy'n adlewyrchu profiadau bywyd, yn cryfhau cydweithio ac yn grymuso cymunedau ledled Cymru.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=157948.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:157948)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157948 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 5BF | | 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 | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73120000 - Experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98100000 - Membership organisation services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2025 at 17:13 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157948 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - http://www.wcva.cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=157948.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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