---
title: "Democratic Impact and Change in 2026 - Citizens' Perspectives and Understanding"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-158055"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-11-12"
---

# Democratic Impact and Change in 2026 - Citizens' Perspectives and Understanding

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-158055

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## Summary

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), based in Cardiff, has concluded the award stage of a tender titled "Democratic Impact and Change in 2026 - Citizens' Perspectives and Understanding". This procurement process focused on research services in the services category and sought insights into citizen perspectives on democratic changes in Wales, particularly linked to the 2026 Senedd election and reforms. The award was issued on 4th November 2025 following the evaluation of six bids. The contracted supplier is Thinks Insight And Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited, located in London, indicating that this process was effectively concluded with a supplier now engaged to deliver the required research.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in public policy analysis and citizen engagement. Companies that can provide robust and representative evidence, especially regarding political and social issues, would find such tenders beneficial for growth. The focus on services related to democratic processes offers a niche market for businesses that excel in offering insights into public opinion and policy impact, thus potentially expanding their portfolio within the governmental research arena.

## Notice

Research contract for which the main purpose of the proposed research is to generate robust, inclusive, and representative evidence on citizen perspectives regarding democratic change in Wales, particularly in the context of the 2026 Senedd election and associated reforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158055 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 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 | 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 | THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 14:58 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158055

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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