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Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 14:20

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 16:56

Planning

16 Dec 2024 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan is overseen by the Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on consultancy services related to LGBTQ+ policy evaluation. The project aims to assess the effectiveness of the Action Plan published in 2023, and the Evaluability Assessment released in November 2024, with the contract initiated on 2nd June 2025. The process began with planning in December 2024, followed by active tendering in February 2025, and culminated in an award in June 2025. The procurement method was open, with a deadline for submission on 15th April 2025, and the award period commenced following the bid opening on 16th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research consultancy, with an estimated contract value of £160,000. Companies proficient in social and economic research, equal opportunities consultancy, and human resources evaluation services are well-suited to compete. The project presents a growth opportunity by allowing firms to demonstrate expertise in evaluating social action plans for impactful change. The selection criteria emphasize technical quality over price, setting a high benchmark for proficiency. The chosen supplier, the National Centre for Social Research, reflects the need for established entities capable of executing large-scale evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises also stand a substantial chance, with a notable portion of bids originating from this sector during the competitive tendering phase. Businesses that focus on comprehensive research and development services and have the capability to engage in collaborative consortium efforts may find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan

Notice Description

This Open FTS tender intends to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government wishes to commission an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan.

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c849
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033395-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,971 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months 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
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

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