Tender

Experts by Experience

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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10 Mar 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is seeking bidders for the "Experts by Experience" contract under its Nation of Sanctuary policy. This tender is classified under the industry category of Other community, social and personal services and is located in Wales (UKL). The procurement is currently at the tender stage and follows an open competition method. The tender period concludes on 28th March 2025 with the enquiry period ending on 21st March 2025. The intended contract start date is 16th April 2025, lasting until 31st March 2026, with an option to renew for another year.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those experienced in working with sanctuary seekers or those involved in community and social services. Successful bidders will support a panel of approximately 10 sanctuary seekers, providing valuable insights to shape and implement policies for new arrivals in Wales. The winning business will benefit from a gross contract value of £144,000, promoting both financial growth and enhanced reputation in the community services segment.

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Notice Title

Experts by Experience

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008596-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Lyndsey Margetson
Contact Email
refugees@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

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