Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Commercial Procurement DDaT, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Contact person: ICT Procurement
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
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
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
Personalised Assessments in Reading and Numeracy
Reference number: C084/2021/2022
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72212190
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Welsh Government is intending to appoint a supplier to deliver the full end-to-end digital service for Personalised Assessments in Wales. Personalised Assessments in reading and numeracy are currently statutory for learners in maintained schools in Wales from Years 2 to 9. These adaptive assessments are designed to support understanding of individual learner progression in the lead up to and during the implementation of Curriculum for Wales.
The assessments are for formative use, with a range of feedback on individuals, classes and groups that support understanding of strengths and areas for improvement.
The successful supplier will be required to provide a continuation of a digital service, develop and deliver a suite of services, including:
- An intuitive and user-friendly web-based and fully bilingual interface;
- A suite of four web-based adaptive assessments – English Reading, Welsh Reading, Numeracy (Procedural) and Numeracy (Reasoning);
- Content for the adaptive assessments appropriate for learners from Year 2 to 9
- Reporting (standardised and bespoke);
- Bilingual support/service desk; and
- Provide fully hosted infrastructure (UK/EU located data centre).
The successful supplier will be required to:
- be certified under either ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials Plus schemes;
- ensure the solution is fully bilingual and complies with level AAA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) / ISO 40500:2012;
- manage the integration with existing systems, ensuring efficient and ongoing data transfer and providing a fully integrated solution with a single sign-on;
- manage the seamless and secure transition from the current service to the new solution, including all content and data migration, the adaptive algorithm and assessment reports; and
- take an innovative approach, seeking to improve and add value to the service, as new products and approaches become available.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
21 000 000.00
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
72212190
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
The service will be delivered to schools across Wales.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intension is to undertake an open procurement to appoint a single supplier to deliver the services.
It is intended that the contract will be for 4 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months (6 years in total).
The Welsh Government would welcome consortium bids.
Wider Economic and Social Benefits will be included in the evaluation of tenders.
II.2.14) Additional information
All communication prior to the tender being issued will be issued through this Sell2Wales notice. Please register your interest to ensure you are kept up-to-date with developments.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/09/2022
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
The eTenderWales procurement portal will be used to administer the procurement exercise, please register free here if you are considering bidding: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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=123124.
(WA Ref:123124)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/07/2022