Award

Experts by Experience C208/2024/2025

WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 11:13

Tender

10 Mar 2025 at 15:07

Planning

24 Feb 2025 at 17:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Experts by Experience C208/2024/2025" under their Nation of Sanctuary policy, aimed at involving sanctuary seekers in policy development. The main industry category is community, social, and personal services. This initiative focuses on policy integration efforts within Wales. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method with a contract period from 12 April 2025 to 11 April 2026, potentially extendable to 11 April 2027. The process went from tender to award and is now in the award stage, with the British Red Cross Society selected as the supplier.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses skilled at community engagement, particularly those that can support diverse groups with lived experiences in Wales. Organisations with expertise in social services or who have experience working with sanctuary seekers will find this tender presents a valuable chance for growth and impact. It is especially suitable for larger organisations with a focus on social inclusion and those that are compliant with Welsh devolved regulations.

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Notice Title

Experts by Experience C208/2024/2025

Notice Description

As part of the Welsh Government's Nation of Sanctuary policy, there is a commitment to "Involve sanctuary seekers as experts by experience at the heart of policy development and to improve the integration of new arrivals." This contract is to help meet that commitment. The requirement is for the Bidder to identify and support a group of approximately 10 sanctuary seekers who have diverse experiences and backgrounds. They will act as a panel of Experts by Experience (EbE). All must currently be (or have recently been) sanctuary seekers residing in Wales. The panel will enable Welsh Government to draw upon the insights of those with lived experience when developing and implementing policies and when taking decisions which are likely to affect sanctuary seekers. The aim is to ensure policies are fit-for-purpose and decisions are most likely to be inclusive and effective.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Prior to the completion of the initial contract period there is an option to extend for a further one year - as detailed in the tender documents.

Planning Information

This notice constitutes the engagement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043413-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,316 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Lyndsey Margetson
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
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

BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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