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title: "new OECD User Survey of 19-26-year-olds: Experiences of School-based Career Development Activities"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162710"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# new OECD User Survey of 19-26-year-olds: Experiences of School-based Career Development Activities

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162710

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## Summary

The public procurement process spearheaded by the Llywodraeth Cymru, or Welsh Government, involves the award of a contract within the education sector. The contract, titled "new OECD User Survey of 19-26-year-olds: Experiences of School-based Career Development Activities," focuses on economic research services and aims to explore how school-based career development activities affect long-term outcomes such as employment and wages. The location for the buyer is Cardiff, UK, whereas the supplier, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, is based in Paris, France. This process is at the award stage as of 10th March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 24th February 2026. Only one bid was received for this tender, reflecting its specialised nature.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses within the economic research sector, particularly those specialising in educational and career development analysis. It encourages firms adept at conducting large-scale, internationally benchmarked studies to elevate their market presence by partnering with a well-regarded governmental body. Enterprises proficient in collating robust evidence on educational impacts and those interested in facilitating youth employment and skill development would find this contract appealing. Engaging in this procurement could bolster a company’s reputation in the educational policy research domain, providing exposure to international collaborations and setting a precedence for similar initiatives.

## Notice

participation in the OECD's Survey of Transitions, Employment and Preparation (STEP)--a one off, internationally benchmarked study targeting young adults aged 19-26. The survey is designed to generate robust evidence on how school based career development activities influence long term outcomes such as employment, wages, job satisfaction, and equitable access to support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162710 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,750 |
| 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 | ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT) DIRECTORATE FOR EDUCATION AND SKILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:49 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162710

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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