Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Contact
CPS Advice Mailbox
CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
Telephone
+44 3000257095
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Systematic review of carbon pricing policy, socioeconomic impacts and public perceptions
Reference number
C044/2025/2026
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government requires a rigorous and comprehensive systematic review of:
Carbon pricing policies (including but not limited to emissions trading) implemented or considered in other parts of the world (at national, subnational or supranational level) and related to the following sectors: heating buildings, transport and agriculture.
Mitigation policies to alleviate disproportionate impacts of carbon pricing policies on economically or socially vulnerable groups. Wherever possible/relevant, the bidder is encouraged to take an intersectional approach (see this Welsh Government report for a definition of intersectionality) in their consideration of vulnerable groups.
The literature on public perceptions and receptiveness to carbon pricing policies.
We require the contractor to contextualise the findings of the review to the Welsh context by discussing how expanding the ETS would impact the population of Wales given the country’s unique characteristics.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £35,875
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Welsh Government requires a rigorous and comprehensive systematic review of:
1. Carbon pricing policies (including but not limited to emissions trading) implemented or considered in other parts of the world (at national, subnational or supranational level) and related to the following sectors: heating buildings, transport and agriculture. The review should cover the policies’ social and economic impacts, as well as their effectiveness in reducing GHG.
2. Mitigation policies to alleviate disproportionate impacts of carbon pricing policies on economically or socially vulnerable groups. Wherever possible/relevant, the bidder is encouraged to take an intersectional approach (see this Welsh Government report for a definition of intersectionality) in their consideration of vulnerable groups.
3. The literature on public perceptions and receptiveness to carbon pricing policies.
We require the contractor to contextualise the findings of the review to the Welsh context by discussing how expanding the ETS would impact the population of Wales given the country’s unique characteristics. Based on this, the contractor should produce a set of high-level recommendations on:
The feasibility of applying carbon pricing to the aforementioned sectors (heating buildings, transport and agriculture).
How the expansion of the ETS can be carried out in line with the principles of a just transition and the policies that can be applied to mitigate disproportionate harm on economically or socially vulnerable groups.
The contractor should be able to produce a clear and high-quality report and do a presentation of the findings to the client.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Welsh Policy Context - Demonstration of a clear understanding of the Welsh policy context, the challenges and priorities associated with the research work / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology - Proposed methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Resources - Personnel roles and suitability of the personnel for the contract: / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Project Timetable & Risks - Understanding of and ability to meet the project timetable, taking account of dependencies and risks. / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Conclusion of a mini competition run under an established Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Opportunity restricted to suppliers registered on the DPS.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C044/2025/2026
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THEVISIONARYS LTD
128 City Road
London
EC1V2NX
Telephone
+44 6464663838
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £50,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £35,875
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:156240)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom