Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0664ff
- Published by:
- Qualifications Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA41978
- Publication date:
- 09 March 2026
- Deadline date:
- 27 March 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Qualifications Wales set up a Research Advisory Group to help us develop our research function. The second term of this group has come to an end and we are seeking experts to continue the work of the group into the next term. The key role of this group is to provide advice and challenge on individual projects as well as the organisational research plan as a whole. Advice with regards to individual research projects will involve aspects of research design, methodology, analysis and the reporting of findings. Members will also be asked to share with the group research, either their own or from the wider field, that might be of interest to QW. We require between five to eight individuals with knowledge and expertise in the field of assessment/qualifications and research to sit on our panel.To apply please obtain Tender documents from
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
QWL252618
Procurement description
Qualifications Wales set up a Research Advisory Group to help us develop our research function. The second term of this group has come to an end and we are seeking experts to continue the work of the group into the next term. The key role of this group is to provide advice and challenge on individual projects as well as the organisational research plan as a whole. Advice with regards to individual research projects will involve aspects of research design, methodology, analysis and the reporting of findings. Members will also be asked to share with the group research, either their own or from the wider field, that might be of interest to QW.
We require between five to eight individuals with knowledge and expertise in the field of assessment/qualifications and research to sit on our panel.
To apply please obtain Tender documents from
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
40000.00 GBP to 40000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
05 May 2026, 00:00AM to 04 May 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 04 May 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)
40000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
48000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
05 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
04 May 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
04 May 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
If no scope change and all KPIs are met
Award criteria
Weighting description
Price is a set day rate so 100% Quality criteria
Type: quality
Name
1. A proven track record of conducting and/or overseeing a programme of research in an education context.
Type: quality
Name
2. Knowledge and experience of research relevant to qualifications and assessment.
Type: quality
Name
3. Ability to give sound advice on research relating to areas such as assessment, qualifications, the regulation of qualifications, pedagogy and/or curriculum.
Type: quality
Name
4. Ability to communicate in a research group environment by contributing to group discussions and giving individual perspectives.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 10:00AM
Enquiry deadline
18 March 2026, 17:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
To view the instructions, specification and to apply - please follow the link/s below:https://haveyoursay.qualifications.wales/research-advisory-grouphttps://dweudeichdweud.cymwysterau.cymru/grwp-cynghori-ar-ymchwil
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
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