Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Contact person: Paul Robertson
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: ICTProcurement@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Educational attainment expert advisory services
Reference number: 22/23-289
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72212190
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government wishes to procure a package of internationally recognised expert advisory services to improve education and reduce the impact of poverty on educational attainment.
This must include:
a pre-existing off-the-shelf online toolkit, informed by a robust evidence base from high quality and internationally recognised research and evaluation of effective teaching practice;
commitment to develop the evidence and case studies to inform a contextualised resource specifically for educators in Wales, drawing on existing effective practice;
providing access to established international and UK networks of educators and researchers to collaborate on improving education and reducing the impact of poverty on educational attainment; and
specific time commitments to support Welsh policy development drawing on internationally recognised organisational expertise.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48190000
80100000
80200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Services will be delivered remotely to schools across Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This PIN is to ascertain the availability of suppliers in the marketplace, that are able to meet the requirements.
Further discussions may be required with interested suppliers, to confirm their ability to meet the requirement.
The potential contract will be for 3 years and will include:
Implementation services;
3 year license; and
Support & advice services.
The estimated value of 250,000GBP shall cover the above services.
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed toolkit must be made available bilingually (both English and Welsh) and meet current WCAG AA accessibility standards.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note this PIN notice if for early market engagement and may not result in a tender exercise.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129284.
(WA Ref:129284)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2023