Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Contact person: Gerrard O'Neill
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: gerrard.oneill@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.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Evaluation of Jobs Growth Wales+
Reference number: C369/2021/2022
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government’s new Programme for Government outlines commitments made that directly contribute to ten wellbeing objectives. One of these wellbeing objectives is to build an economy based on the principles of fair work, sustainability and the industries and services of the future.
Currently Welsh Government are delivering a number of employability programmes which are due to end in March 2022. Two of these programmes, Traineeships and Jobs Growth Wales II, are aimed at young people. These programmes have been evaluated previously, and recommendations from those evaluations have helped to inform the development of the new youth employability programme: Jobs Growth Wales+.
Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) will provide every young person with an offer of employment, training, voluntary work or self-employment and will be launched April 2022. The programme takes the best elements of Traineeships and Jobs Growth Wales and will provide a holistic, tailored package of support for young people who are, or who are at risk of becoming, NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training).
The Welsh Government wishes to commission a formative evaluation of JGW+. The aim of the evaluation is to provide Welsh Government with timely, robust information on the process and take up of the JGW+ programme in years 1 and 2, which will enable Welsh Government to make decisions regarding the programme, as well as a framework for the impact evaluation, to be commissioned under a later contract.
The focus of this evaluation will be on the delivery, performance and outcomes of the programme, with a review of data to establish a framework for impact evaluation. The findings and lessons learned from this evaluation will be used to inform future policy development.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
180 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
73100000
73110000
79419000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Pan Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Welsh Government wishes to procure a formative evaluation of Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+), the Welsh Government’s new youth employability programme, which will be launched in April 2022.
The aim of the contract is to provide Welsh Government with timely, robust information on the process and take up of the JGW+ programme in years 1 and 2, which will enable Welsh Government to make decisions regarding the programme, as well as a framework for the impact evaluation, to be commissioned under a later contract.
The focus of this evaluation will be on the delivery, performance and outcomes of the programme, with a review of data to establish a framework for impact evaluation. The findings and lessons learned from this evaluation will be used to inform future policy development.
The objectives of the evaluation are listed below. The list is not exhaustive and it is envisaged that further research questions may be identified in the scoping phase of the evaluation work.
To review the design, management, and implementation of the programme, highlighting areas of good practice and areas for further development and to assess its suitability in supporting the achievement of the programme aims and objectives. This will include understanding any regional differences in delivery, success factors, and unexpected consequences, and the contribution of the programme to the Welsh language objectives of the Welsh Government.
To identify key strengths of the programme and any constraints/issues that may have impeded its effectiveness, provide recommendations and lessons learnt.
To review whether and how well the programme supports the delivery of key Welsh Government priorities, including the Employability Plan, the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, the Youth Engagement Progression Framework (YEPF), the Young Person’s Guarantee, and Cymraeg 2050, the Welsh language strategy.
To assess the performance of JGW+ against its stated aims and objectives for the period under review (2022 – 2024), including a review of the obstacles that participants and providers have faced, whether and how these have been overcome. Additionally, including a review of engagement and participation to understand who are and who are not engaging with the programme.
To assess the take up of the programme, including by protected characteristics, to be reported yearly.
To build on the theory of change developed during the policy formation phase.
To establish a framework for the impact evaluation of the programme, which will be commissioned under a later contract.
To set up a research advice group, which will include young people whom the programme targets.
To report on final WEFO claims data.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 30
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
A 6 month extension option has been included and will be enacted if there are delays or unforeseen circumstances which result in the evaluation not being completed within the 30 month period. There will be no additional budget for the 6 month extension period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value of the contract is between GBP 170,000 to 180,000 (excluding VAT) - GBP 204,000 to 216,000 (including VAT) for the purposes of the notice.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-003606
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
12/04/2022
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/04/2022
Local time: 14:00
Place:
Home of the Procurement Manager
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
By Gerrard O'Neill, Procurement Manager using a secure WG laptop.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119605
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Community Benefits requirements can be found in the ITT and Specification documents.
(WA Ref:119605)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/03/2022