CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

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Title

EU Transition: Disabled People (Exploring the impact of Brexit on Disabled People)

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Description of the goods or services required

Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru is the national association of disabled people’s organisations in Wales striving to achieve the rights and equality of all disabled people.

This project will build on work previously carried out by DW in partnership with the Wales Civil Society Forum; exploring the impact of Brexit of the lives of disabled people. https://www.disabilitywales.org/projects/disabled-people-and-brexit/

It aims to research the impacts and propose mitigations regarding EU withdrawal on disabled people in policy and service provision; build relationships with EU Disability Networks to share good practice and to maintain and strengthen links between Wales and Europe in line with the Welsh Government’s International Strategy; and identify any opportunities for Disabled People’s Organisations in replacement funding programmes with the aim of building resilience and capacity.

Please note the contract ends on the 31st March 2022

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=117684.

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

The successful bidder(s) will be required to undertake desk based and primary research involving stakeholders and produce briefing papers detailing findings and recommendations on the following:

• how Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) can continue to engage with partners and stakeholders in the EU such as the European Disability Forum to share best practice.

• new developments including progress with the EU Accessibility Act and how this may be reflected in Welsh law/policy.

• key policy issues which have impacted particularly on disabled people following withdrawal from the EU, including: portability of benefits; employment of Personal Assistants from the EU; travel arrangements; and transportation of assistance animals

• the new initiatives replacing EU programmes and how DPOs may be able to access these.

Arrange and deliver two webinars to disseminate findings from research, highlight key issues to be addressed and bring together stakeholders from across the UK and the EU.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

The Consultants must have:

• Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to the Social Model of Disability and its implementation.

• Awareness of the strengths, abilities and experience of Disabled People from diverse communities.

• Experience in undertaking and delivering research studies

• Previous experience of working in the third sector

• Experience of producing evaluation reports

• Understanding of the political and policy making process in Wales and levers for influencing change

• Knowledge of the impact of Brexit particularly on disabled people; and of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement

• An understanding of the strategic context (EU and government policy and practice) and political institutions

• Understanding of co-production as a method of joint working in relation to policy and practice

The ability to:

• Prioritise workload to meet agreed targets and deadlines.

• Work with and relate to people with a wide range of impairments.

• Ability to analyse complex policy issues, identify key issues for DW and develop messages for influencing and campaigning.

• Undertake evaluation and deliver report writing through a variety of methods and techniques, taking into account the wide range of needs and experience amongst participants.

• Facilitate discussion using a variety of participatory methods and be able to respond flexibly to the needs of participants on the day.

• Value the rights, equality and independence of all disabled people.

• Ensure disabled people are able to represent their own views and priorities, and if necessary ensure they have the right support to be able to do this.

• Acknowledge and respect the cultural importance of the Welsh Language.

4 Administrative Information

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Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

RFQ 010122

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

Expressions of interest must be submitted along with the following:

- Details of relevant work experience

- Outline proposal of how you will undertake this work

- Example of previous similar commissions

- Your methodology

- Schedule of fees

- Two references

The delivery of the commission will take place remotely.

Please note that DW is a Disabled People’s Organisation and that any exercises involving DW members, Directors and Staff must be designed and facilitated to ensure all can contribute and participate. DW will arrange and meet the costs of any access support required to assist full participation.

(WA Ref:117684)

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice