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National Evaluation of Flying Start

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Nov 2025 at 10:59

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Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, a national agency based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "National Evaluation of Flying Start". This initiative is situated in the public services sector, with a focus on research services. The contract was awarded in November 2024 following an open procurement procedure, classified under CPV code 73110000. The project location is within the UKL region and the processing timeline culminated with the signing of the contract on 18th November 2024, which was valued at £196,200. The procurement stage has moved from tendering to awarding, marking completion of the process.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in research services. Small to medium-sized enterprises with robust capabilities in conducting comprehensive evaluations and data analysis would be highly suitable. With a focus on assessing the Flying Start initiative aimed at supporting underprivileged families, businesses equipped with expertise in public service evaluations, particularly in early childhood programs, are well positioned to contribute. The contract's specific focus on assessing qualitative impacts and performing complex data analyses ensures a competitive landscape favouring adaptable and innovative firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Evaluation of Flying Start

Notice Description

Welsh Government wishes to commission a three-year National Evaluation of Flying Start. Flying Start is the Welsh Government's targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age who live in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. Flying Start aims to make a decisive difference to the life chances of children by mitigating the impact of poverty, which is linked to poor life outcomes in early childhood, including health outcomes. The Programme comprises four elements: - Funded part-time, high-quality childcare for 2-3 year olds; - Enhanced Health Visitor support; - Access to parenting support; and - Support for speech, language and communication development. The evaluation will build on the previous evaluations by gaining a greater insight into the experiences of Flying Start families, particularly in relation to any perceived differences and impacts the programme may have made. This evaluation will also explore the possibility of and look to undertake a counterfactual analysis using data that will be available through the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage databank (SAIL) on Flying Start services in each Local Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for National Evaluation of Flying Start. The Contract is for the delivery of research services as described in the Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0485d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075934-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
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
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS LIMITED

Further Information

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