Scope
Reference
C028/2025/2026
Description
Provision of specialist services to support the Welsh Government's Capabilities Programme, including the design and delivery of resilience training, exercising, planning support, and strategic advice to enhance emergency preparedness and response across departments and partner organisations.
The anticipated annual contract value is £300k exc. VAT and an additional budget of up to £200k exc. VAT per annum is available as an option for any increases in demand.
Contract 1. Capabilities Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 July 2025
Contract dates
- 3 July 2025 to 2 July 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
not applicable
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Based on there being no other providers that deliver in this area, which has the assurance of the commercial crest behind it. While other organisations may deliver some of the singular products needed e.g. specific one off training, only Serco through the contract with the Cabinet Office operates as the single provider supporting the development of UK national doctrine, guidance and standards through the identification and promotion of good practice, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Supplier
SERCO Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNG-9469-PNMW
16 Bartley Way Bartley Wood Business Park
Hook
RG27 9UY
United Kingdom
Email: generalenquiries@serco.com
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Capabilities Programme
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: Corporate Procurement Services
Email: cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Website: http://gov.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales