--- title: "UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-161259" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-161259" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161259.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161259.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-02-06" --- # UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-161259 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-161259) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161259.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is seeking to commission a research programme as part of the "UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services" tender. This procurement focuses on understanding the demand and costs associated with justice-related services in Wales after the Act's implementation. The industry category for this tender is primarily research and development services. Based in Cardiff, the procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions required by 14:00 on 9th March 2026. The procurement method is open, and interested parties must register on the eTenderwales platform to participate in the process. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in justice-related and government policy studies. It is well-suited for organisations that can provide comprehensive analyses and insights into devolved services' functioning and financial impacts. Consortia bidding is encouraged, offering smaller businesses the chance to collaborate and bring diverse expertise to the table, thereby fostering business growth and expanding engagement with governmental projects. ## Notice The UK Government's Sentencing Act became law on 22 January 2026. Welsh Government wants to commission a research programme to understand the current demand and cost for devolved services that support justice-related functions in Wales, and to estimate the impact of the Sentencing Act on these demands and costs once the Act comes into effect.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161259 E-Tender Information:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.- Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration.- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.- Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click "Forgot your password?"- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact theHelpdesk to gain access to the Platform.- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00. Late bids will not be accepted.How To Find The ITT:- Once logged in you must click on 'ITT's Open to all Suppliers'- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_62087 and itt_123026- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest' button. This will move the ITT from the 'Open to all Suppliers' area to the 'My ITT's' on the home page.- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the'Attachments' area.- Any questions on the ITT, please use the 'Messages' area to contact the buyer directly - Please do not contact the named person at the top of this notice.(WA Ref:161259)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=161259 | | 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 | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 12:53 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161259 ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161259 ## 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-161259. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161259.json.