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Welsh Government Evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals Policy

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

16 Aug 2024 at 11:56

Award

05 Aug 2024 at 10:56

Tender

10 Apr 2024 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, has completed a tender process to evaluate the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales. This process, identified under publication ID "ocds-h6vhtk-04512a-026119-2024," was in the services category, specifically research services. The tender aimed to assess the effectiveness of the UPFSM policy's implementation and its emerging impacts. The award stage was finalised on August 5, 2024, and the contract was valued at £344,425. This open procedure tender has been awarded to ICF Consulting Limited, which is expected to meet the project's requirements in compliance with the Community Benefits stipulations outlined in the tender documentation.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in policy evaluation, market research, economic and social research, and consultancy services. Companies with a robust understanding of educational policies, research methodologies, and project management would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Additionally, the emphasis on community benefits creates an avenue for businesses to contribute to social and economic goals, potentially enhancing their corporate social responsibility portfolios and increasing their industry standing.

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Notice Title

Welsh Government Evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals Policy

Notice Description

The Welsh Government is seeking to contract for an evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government is seeking to contract for an evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales. The evaluation will consider the effectiveness of the implementation of the UPFSM policy and emerging impacts on children, their families, schools and other key stakeholder groups. The evaluation will be a key source of evidence and provide actionable evidence and insights to inform policy development.

Options: Provision of a Scoping study for a counterfactual impact evaluation which may then be subject to delivery within the contract period. Contract value stated in notice includes the estimated budget for this work, which will be released should the impact evaluation be required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04512a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026119-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£603,850 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ICF CONSULTING

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

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