---
title: "Review of Forestry Training - CPD and Post 16 Education"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162705"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# Review of Forestry Training - CPD and Post 16 Education

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162705

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Review of Forestry Training – CPD and Post 16 Education has reached the award stage as of 10th March 2026. Managed by the Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, this contract focuses on marketing management consultancy services within the forestry sector. With an award value of £74,513, the contract has been assigned to Arad Research, also located in Cardiff. The tender aimed to assess the current educational support systems in forestry, providing recommendations to improve employment and training pathways in Wales. The contract was signed on 6th February 2026, marking its active commencement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy, education, and forestry sectors, especially those with expertise in policy evaluation, training development, and sectoral analysis. Companies with skills in executing comprehensive studies, facilitating focus groups, and developing strategic recommendations will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, organisations capable of benchmarking against other UK regions and contributing to strategic forestry initiatives stand to benefit from involvement in government-sponsored projects. The procurement process attracted a competitive field, with five bids submitted, demonstrating active interest in promoting forestry education and employment.

## Notice

To deliver an action from the Timber Industrial Strategy, Making Wood Work for Wales;Review existing mechanisms of support for post-16 training, including Apprenticeships, support needed for the development of off-site timber training, post-16 entry to forestry and the promotion of forestry to those with transferrable experience and skills.o Map existing provisiono Assess alignment with current and future industry needso Evaluate accessibility, effectiveness, and learner outcomes.o Prepare and issue a questionnaire and deliver focus group discussions to appraise the FFF funded project.o Identify barriers to participationo Identify progression routes and barriers for learners including accessibility.o Review of the barriers faced by employers within the forestry sector when recruiting and retaining staff.o Benchmark Welsh provision against other UK nations to include vocational and apprenticeship models where useful.o Make prioritised, actionable recommendations for policy-makers, providers and employers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162705 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,513 |
| 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 | ARAD RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:36 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162705

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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