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BrandIndex and Profiles

Transport for Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for Wales

Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: Procurement@tfw.wales

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
240000.0 GBP
Published
11 Mar 2026, 12:09
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
10 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
09 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Region
n/a
Awarded To
YouGov
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Transport for Wales has awarded a contract to YouGov for the continued provision of BrandIndex and Profiles subscription services. The contract delivers continuous brand tracking, audience insight, market analysis and reporting tools that support strategic decision‑making across marketing, commercial and product development. YouGov is the only provider able to offer seamless continuity of historical datasets, methodology and reporting frameworks, making alternative market options technically incompatible. The award is therefore made as a direct award in special cases under the Procurement Act 2023.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: BrandIndex and Profiles

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