Seren Academy Evaluation · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government (Central government)

Below threshold - limited competition

Sectors: Research & Development (R&D) (73)Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: Wales (UKL)

Awarded value£86,125published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 20 Oct 2025

Awarded to OB3 Research

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Contract details notice for Seren Academy Evaluation – Contract Ref: C087/2025/2026.

The Seren Academy is a Welsh Government programme designed to support the aspirations and ambitions of the brightest learners in Wales, helping them to reach their academic potential and succeed at leading universities. The programme provides opportunities for learners to develop super-curricular skills, experience university-style learning, and receive tailored guidance on higher education pathways.

Welsh Government commissioned an evaluation of the Seren Academy to establish a baseline of performance, review the logic model, analyse existing management information, and make recommendations for monitoring and future delivery. The evaluation will explore the impact of Seren on academic achievement, equity of access, and learner engagement, as well as barriers and enablers to participation.

The research will inform policy development and programme improvements, ensuring Seren continues to support fair access, social mobility, and improved educational outcomes across Wales.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Awarded

Delivery: Wales

73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Below threshold - limited competition
Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 11 Nov 2025, 09:32 GMT
Last source update: 11 Nov 2025, 09:32 GMT
Authority reference: C878/2025/2026
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-072630
Latest notice: Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area: Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de44 Find a Tender

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

Contract details notice published
11 Nov 2025, 09:32 GMT
UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £86,1251 contract exc. VAT

Contracts signed 1latest 20 Oct 2025

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
OB3 Research	£86,125 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Seren Academy Evaluation · OB3 Research
Signed
20 Oct 2025
Value
£86,125
Period
20 Oct 2025 – 19 Oct 2026 · up to 19 Jan 2027 with extensions
Status
active
Extensions
Time only extension of 3 months

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PQYQ-3841-BHTP Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 3NQContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

OB3 ResearchAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PWBN-6218-TRHW Browerdd Llanarthne, Carmarthen, Wales, SA32 8HJContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender11 Nov 2025, 09:32 GMT