Scope
Reference
C026/2025/2026
Description
The Welsh Government is seeking an appropriate fund administrator to deliver a contract for preparation, awareness raising and operation of a fund to support disabled candidates seeking election to the Senedd in May 2026 and local government in May 2027 and associated by elections with effect from May 2026.
Contract 1. Wales Disabled Election Candidates Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £169,999.98 excluding VAT
- £170,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 June 2025
Contract dates
- 16 June 2025 to 31 July 2027
- 2 years, 1 month, 15 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
N/A as under £5m in value
Signed contract documents
No Contract needed as under threshold.docx
No contract needed as under £5m in value
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
A speculative notice was run in December 2024 to engage with the market, and only this supplier registered their interest in the opportunity. The work being offered is in a niche market and there is no other anticipated interest in this opportunity.
Supplier
Disability Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDRX-8962-ZQVY
SPARK, Maindy Road
Cardiff
CF24 4HQ
United Kingdom
Email: Info@disabilitywales.org
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Wales Disabled Election Candidates Support
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kate Louise Smith
Telephone: +447432665031
Email: ksmith471@gmail.com
Website: http://gov.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales