Scope
Reference
C263/2024/2025
Description
The aim of this research contract is to establish estimates of adult literacy and numeracy needs for Wales, including a focus on lower geographical areas where feasible. To achieve this, newly published England data on basic skills from the OECD’s PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills 2023 will be mapped onto Wales’ local authorities and wards using characteristics data from the 2021 Census and the Labour Force Survey.
Contract 1. Basic Skills Mapping for Wales
Supplier
Contract value
- £40,600 excluding VAT
- £48,720 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates
- 23 February 2026 to 12 September 2026
- Possible extension to 12 November 2026
- 8 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
1 no cost up to 2 months extension option available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Learning and Work Institute
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXZX-3788-WXXX
7 Coopers Yard Curran Road
Cardiff
CF10 5NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Basic Skills Mapping for Wales
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales