Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-04ee23
- Published by:
- Qualifications Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA41978
- Publication date:
- 17 March 2025
- Deadline date:
- 28 April 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
As the independent regulator of qualifications in Wales, we need to be informed and aware of all relevant aspects of public life that are relevant to our work. We are tendering for a contract for a supplier to provide Public affairs services.The public affairs service will provide current information to help inform us and build on our existing relationships as part of our wider corporate engagement strategy. We would like our Supplier to supply a range of potential services including regular activity as well as occasional optional add-ons on a call-off basis: A weekly brief includes Senedd Cymru activity, Welsh Government activity, Political parties and individual Members of the Senedd, A Monthly report of relevant Senedd / Welsh Government activity with brief analysis of patterns; and headline roundup of relevant Westminster / UK Government activity; An annual perceptions audit of cross party Members of the Senedd.Full details are available in the Specification.
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Scope
Procurement reference
QWL242522
Procurement description
As the independent regulator of qualifications in Wales, we need to be informed and aware of all relevant aspects of public life that are relevant to our work. We are tendering for a contract for a supplier to provide Public affairs services.
The public affairs service will provide current information to help inform us and build on our existing relationships as part of our wider corporate engagement strategy. We would like our Supplier to supply a range of potential services including regular activity as well as occasional optional add-ons on a call-off basis: A weekly brief includes Senedd Cymru activity, Welsh Government activity, Political parties and individual Members of the Senedd, A Monthly report of relevant Senedd / Welsh Government activity with brief analysis of patterns; and headline roundup of relevant Westminster / UK Government activity; An annual perceptions audit of cross party Members of the Senedd.
Full details are available in the Specification.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
34000 GBP to 34000GBP
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
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Lot value (estimated)
34000 GBP Excluding VAT
40000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Weighting description
Quality is weighted 70% and Price is weighted 30%
Type: quality
Name
Monitoring approach
Description
In your response, please provide a description of the monitoring service offered and explain how this is the most appropriate for our purposes. You should include information regarding the level of detail and tailoring proposed and suggested timings. You should also consider how you will ensure a high-quality service is maintained.
Type: quality
Name
Audit approach
Description
In your response provide a detailed plan outlining how the perception audit element will be achieved and how a high-quality service will be maintained annually. You should explain the methodology and targeting approach. You should include information regarding who will be completing the audit. You should also consider plans for managing risks and contingencies, and, as appropriate, data handling and storage procedures including GDPR Compliance as a data controller
Type: quality
Name
Relevant experience
Description
In your response provide specific evidence of relevant experience of conducting similar or relevant activities for both the monitoring service and perception audits. Please explain how your experience will help you to complete this contract and include testimonials from clients.
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
The overall cost including VAT for providing the service over one year to include the weekly & monthly briefing reports, daily update for one year plus an annual stakeholder perceptions audit and four profile raising events and four briefing sessions.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
28 April 2025, 16:00PM
Enquiry deadline
11 April 2025, 16:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
|
Parent category
|
| 79410000 |
Business and management consultancy services |
Business and management consultancy and related services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 1000 |
WALES |
Document family
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 17 March 2025
- Deadline date:
- 28 April 2025 16:00
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- Qualifications Wales
|
- Publication date:
- 13 May 2025
- Deadline date:
- Notice type:
- UK6
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- Qualifications Wales
|
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
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