Scope
Reference
DBW00187.00
Description
The Development Bank of Wales have concluded their evaluation of the Pay and Benefits review, this notice confirms the winning bidder.
Contract 1. Pay and Benefits review
Supplier
Contract value
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 January 2026 to 7 January 2029
- Possible extension to 7 January 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
3 years in 12 month increments
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Mercer Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZX-4442-DMXV
1 Tower Place
London
EC3R 5BU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Pay and Benefits review
Contracting authority
Development Bank of Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWM-6438-QYVP
Development Bank of Wales plc
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Leanne Millard
Telephone: 029 2080 1715
Email: leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales
Website: http://www.developmentbank.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales