Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05875a
- Published by:
- Qualifications Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA41978
- Publication date:
- 13 August 2025
- Deadline date:
- 12 September 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
QW runs a program of measuring and exploring confidence in qualifications and the qualification system. An important part of this program is an ongoing piece of qualitative research which explores stakeholder confidence in qualifications and the qualification system. The research was initiated in 2015 and since then seven waves have been conducted . With the latest contract now complete, we are tendering for a similar piece of research.The research contract will run for five years and will include three waves of data collection. Data collection will take place approximately once every 18 months.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
QWL252610
Procurement description
QW runs a program of measuring and exploring confidence in qualifications and the qualification system. An important part of this program is an ongoing piece of qualitative research which explores stakeholder confidence in qualifications and the qualification system. The research was initiated in 2015 and since then seven waves have been conducted . With the latest contract now complete, we are tendering for a similar piece of research.The research contract will run for five years and will include three waves of data collection. Data collection will take place approximately once every 18 months.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
83333 GBP to 83333GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
03 November 2025, 00:00AM to 02 November 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 02 November 2031
Contracting authority
Qualifications Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: Q2 Building, Pencarn Lane
Town/City: Newport
Postcode: NP10 8AR
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.qualifications.wales
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVT-3973-CLLV
Contact name: stephanie molina
Email: stephanie.molina@qualifications.wales
Telephone: +441633373233
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Lot value (estimated)
83333 GBP Excluding VAT
100000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
03 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
02 November 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
02 November 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
One further wave of data collection or if previous waves have been delayed. If no scope change and all KPIs have been met.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Cyber Essentials Plus certification. We will also run a Credit Reference report using Creditsafe , the credit score needs to be above 30 to be awarded the Contract.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality will be scored by responses to 4 sub-criterion including Methodological approach, Implemenation plan, Relevant experience and Knowledge of the qualifications System in Wales
Weighting: 85.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Cost of delivering the survey
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 10:00AM
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 10:00AM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
|
Parent category
|
| 73000000 |
Research and development services and related consultancy services |
Research and Development |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 1000 |
WALES |
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
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