Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Evaluating Jobs Growth Wales+: Formative Evaluation
Reference number: C369/2021/2022
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
A formative evaluation of the Jobs Growth Wales + programme. The aim of the work is to provide timely, robust information on the process and take up of the programme in its first two years, and a framework for an impact evaluation (to be commissioned under a separate contract).
This will focus on the delivery, performance and initial outcomes of the programme. We expect the successful bidder to set up a research advice group, to advise on methods and recruitment of participants. A range of research methods will be needed, including interviews, workshops, analysis of monitoring information, and case studies. Research participants will include Welsh Government officials, contracted providers, other stakeholders, employers, JGW+ participants, and parents.
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
A formative evaluation of the Jobs Growth Wales + programme. The aim of the work is to provide timely, robust information on the process and take up of the programme in its first two years, and a framework for an impact evaluation (to be commissioned under a separate contract).
This will focus on the delivery, performance and initial outcomes of the programme. We expect the successful bidder to set up a research advice group, to advise on methods and recruitment of participants. A range of research methods will be needed, including interviews, workshops, analysis of monitoring information, and case studies. Research participants will include Welsh Government officials, contracted providers, other stakeholders, employers, JGW+ participants, and parents.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/03/2022
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
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=118450.
(WA Ref:118450)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/02/2022