---
title: "Housing with Care Fund Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162568"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Housing with Care Fund Evaluation

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162568

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, has awarded the contract titled "Housing with Care Fund Evaluation." The contract aims to provide a detailed understanding of the workforce and skills landscape in the culture sector within Wales through comprehensive research services. It falls under the industry category of services, specifically research services as per CPV classification. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage on 11 March 2026. The contract was signed with Old Bell 3 Ltd (Ob3 Research) on 6 March 2026 following a mini competition conducted under the CCS Research and Insights DPS (RM6126). The contract location is primarily in Wales, suggesting the involvement of Welsh stakeholders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the cultural sector. Organisations with expertise in workforce and skills analysis can leverage this opportunity to not only contribute evidence-backed recommendations but also enhance their portfolio with governmental projects. The competitive nature of the tender saw five bids, indicating a robust market interest. Businesses capable of delivering nuanced analyses across sectors, particularly in the context of cultural workforce dynamics, are well-suited for such engagements and can drive business growth by aligning their offerings with governmental needs.

## Notice

Contract to provide the Welsh Government with a comprehensive, cross-sectoral understanding of the current and future workforce and skills landscape within the culture sector in Wales. The commissioned research will identify and address gaps in existing data and studies, building an overarching, up-to-date view of the sector's workforce.Mini Competition under the CCS Research and Insights DPS (RM6126).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162568 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | OLD BELL 3 LTD (OB3 RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:54 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162568

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.ob3research.co.uk

## Provenance

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