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title: "Socio-economic study of Welsh recreational Sea bass fishery"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162114"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Socio-economic study of Welsh recreational Sea bass fishery

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162114

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government involves a socio-economic study of the Welsh recreational Sea bass fishery, aiming to develop an evidence base to inform future fisheries policy. Categorised within research and development services, the award stage is currently active, having been signed on 20th February 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £72,850, is located in Wales, specifically pertaining to Cardiff, with the supplier being Countryside And Community Research Institute, based in Cheltenham.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialised in research and consultancy services within marine and fisheries sectors. With the increasing focus on sustainable policy changes, companies that can provide detailed socio-economic impact analyses will be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Organisations with expertise in data collection methods and socio-economic evaluation are likely to find this tender particularly advantageous as it contributes to shaping future policy and management strategies in marine industries.

## Notice

The research will assess the socio economic, social, and cultural contributions of the recreational sea bass fishery in Wales, creating a robust evidence base to inform future fisheries policy and management. It will identify suitable methods and indicators for data collection before carrying out the study, with a key focus on understanding how potential policy changes could improve socio economic outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162114 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,850 |
| 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 | COUNTRYSIDE AND COMMUNITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 08:53 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162114

## Provenance

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