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Welsh Justice Research Programme — Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government | UKGovscan
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AWARDEDProcurement notice · Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentRef ocds-h6vhtk-045a05
Welsh Justice Research Programme
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Contract Value
£300,000
Suppliers
2
Cardiff Metropolitan University · MILLER RESEARCH (UK) LTD
The Welsh Government wish to commission a programme of research to inform and assist with preparations for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£299,845
Bids Received
4
Bids per Lot
4
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
1,200 days (≈3.3 yrs)
£299,845
initial term
4
MILLER RESEARCH (UK) LTD
Cardiff Metropolitan University
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Demonstration of a clear understanding of the policy context relating to the devolution of justice functions to Wales and the operation of the justice system currently in Wales15%
The proposed approach to the research programme, detailing how the aims and objectives (section 2 within the specification) of the research programme will be addressed.25%
Staff roles and suitability of staff for those roles. A clear and detailed description of the resources to be deployed.25%
Understanding of and ability to meet the project timetable, taking account of dependencies and risks.15%
Price20%
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,217,978 in 40 payments (over £25k) from Welsh Government (2021-08-05 to 2025-11-27).
Key Dates
Published
20 February 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
4 October 2024
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
11 February 2025
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Extension option
Contract will run for an initial term of 16 months with the option to extend, on an annual basis, for up to a further 2 years.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Services
Category
Economic research services
Delivery location
UKL
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Contract Term
Possibility that this requirement may be subject to further procurements. In which case a new notice would be issued in 2027.
Buyer Reference
C267/2023/2024
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)
CPV Codes
73110000 – Research services; 79311400 – Economic research services; 79300000 – Market and economic research; polling and statistics; 79311410 – Economic impact assessment; 72316000 – Data analysis services; 73210000 – Research consultancy services; 79315000 – Social research services; 73000000 – Research and development services and related consultancy services; 73200000 – Research and development consultancy services; 73300000 – Design and execution of research and development