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OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-163416
Published by:: Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Authority ID:: AA0007
Publication date:: 26 March 2026
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Contract Award Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

This is a final evaluation of Sêr Cymru II which has been supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) The Sêr Cymru II programme aims to remedy shortfall of science expertise by attracting new scientists to Wales and Welsh Universities. The programme aims to strengthen Wales’ research performance by targeting investment, attracting world-class research talent and, in the case of non-ERDF-funded elements, supporting infrastructure. While building on the work of Sêr Cymru I, which focused on recruitment of University research Chairs, Sêr Cymru II is different in that it aims to attract research-excellent scientists in the early or middle stages of their career, and those currently on a career break into research posts in Wales. The overall aim of the work specified here is to provide a process and impact evaluation of the ERDF elements within Sêr Cymru II. Two reports will be produced; at the interim and final stages of the contract. The final report only will be published. The evaluation will assess the success of the Programme against its stated outputs and delivery objectives, and measure outcomes and impact. The evaluation will be required to analyse the progress of the key monitoring requirements for this operation in terms of the key performance indicators.

Full notice text

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Postal Address: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park,
Town: Caerdydd / Cardiff	Postal Code: CF10 3NQ	Country: UK
For the attention of: Commercial Procurement	Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://gov.wales

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

C196/2025/2026 - Sustainable Land Management Evaluation

2.2 Description of the contract

This is a final evaluation of Sêr Cymru II which has been supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

The Sêr Cymru II programme aims to remedy shortfall of science expertise by attracting new scientists to Wales and Welsh Universities. The programme aims to strengthen Wales’ research performance by targeting investment, attracting world-class research talent and, in the case of non-ERDF-funded elements, supporting infrastructure. While building on the work of Sêr Cymru I, which focused on recruitment of University research Chairs, Sêr Cymru II is different in that it aims to attract research-excellent scientists in the early or middle stages of their career, and those currently on a career break into research posts in Wales.

The overall aim of the work specified here is to provide a process and impact evaluation of the ERDF elements within Sêr Cymru II. Two reports will be produced; at the interim and final stages of the contract. The final report only will be published. The evaluation will assess the success of the Programme against its stated outputs and delivery objectives, and measure outcomes and impact.

The evaluation will be required to analyse the progress of the key monitoring requirements for this operation in terms of the key performance indicators.

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	73000000		Research and development services and related consultancy services
	73110000		Research services
	73200000		Research and development consultancy services
	73210000		Research consultancy services
	79300000		Market and economic research; polling and statistics
	79310000		Market research services
	79315000		Social research services

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	1000		WALES
	1010		West Wales and The Valleys
	1011		Isle of Anglesey
	1012		Gwynedd
	1013		Conwy and Denbighshire
	1014		South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
	1015		Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
	1016		Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
	1017		Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
	1018		Swansea
	1020		East Wales
	1021		Monmouthshire and Newport
	1022		Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
	1023		Flintshire and Wrexham
	1024		Powys

2.4 Estimated Total Value

3 Procedure

3.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage

4 Award of Contract

4.1 Successful Bidders

4.1.1 Name and Address of successful supplier, contractor or service provider

Contract No:

Official Name: Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd
Postal Address: 3 Thomas More Square,
Town: London	Postal Code: E1W1YW	Country: AF
For the attention of:	Telephone:
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk

5 Other Information

5.1 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

5.2 Date of Contract Award

27-02-2026

5.3 Number of tenders received

5.4 Other Information

(WA Ref:163416)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

5.5 Additional Documentation

N/a

5.6 Publication date of this notice:

26-03-2026

SF 53

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
79300000	Market and economic research; polling and statistics	Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79310000	Market research services	Market and economic research; polling and statistics
73200000	Research and development consultancy services	Research and development services and related consultancy services
73000000	Research and development services and related consultancy services	Research and Development
73210000	Research consultancy services	Research and development consultancy services
73110000	Research services	Research and experimental development services
79315000	Social research services	Market research services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1017	Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022	Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015	Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013	Conwy and Denbighshire
1020	East Wales
1023	Flintshire and Wrexham
1016	Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012	Gwynedd
1011	Isle of Anglesey
1021	Monmouthshire and Newport
1024	Powys
1014	South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018	Swansea
1000	WALES
1010	West Wales and The Valleys

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C196/2025/2026 - Sustainable Land Management Evaluation

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

2.2

Description of the contract

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Estimated Total Value

3 Procedure

3.1

Type of Procedure

4 Award of Contract

4.1

Successful Bidders

4.1.1

Name and Address of successful supplier, contractor or service provider

5 Other Information

5.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

5.2

Date of Contract Award

5.3

Number of tenders received

5.4

Other Information

5.5

Additional Documentation

5.6

Publication date of this notice: