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    ContractsBusiness Finance Landscape Review for Wales
    Awarded contract

    Business Finance Landscape Review for Wales

    Awarded
    £125k
    Published 13 Aug 2026

    Pre-market engagement to review Wales' business finance landscape and identify gaps in current public, private, and alternative financing options for businesses.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 13 Aug 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £125k
    Published 13 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £125,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      28 Sept 2026
      1 month ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • GT
      GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY TAX LLP
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    13 Aug 2026Today28 Sept 2026

    Brief

    The Development Bank of Wales is seeking an economic consultancy or research provider to conduct an independent review of Wales' business finance market. This pre-market engagement notice invites suppliers to register interest and demonstrate capability before a formal tender is issued. The assignment will assess how well current public, private, and alternative financing options meet the needs of Welsh businesses, identify gaps and constraints, and provide evidence-based recommendations for policymakers. Phase 1 will include market mapping, supply-demand analysis, gap assessment, and policy implications. Future phases may explore venture capital, scale-up finance, succession planning, property finance, and infrastructure financing. Ideal suppliers should have strong expertise in economic research, SME finance, or regional development; deep knowledge of the Welsh business landscape; ability to analyze finance provision across sectors; and skills in stakeholder engagement and producing policy-ready outputs for senior audiences. The estimated maximum contract value covers Phase 1 and potential future work packages. The initial phase scope and budget will be confirmed following market testing. This is a pre-tender notice to gauge supplier interest and capability; it is not a formal invitation to bid.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e3be

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