Award

Public Opinions Survey

QUALIFICATIONS WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 10:24

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 10:21

Tender

01 May 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Wales, a sub-central government public authority based in Newport, UK, has concluded the award stage of a tender process titled "Public Opinions Survey," under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The award was made on 21 July 2025 to Beaufort Research Limited, and the contract spans from 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2031, with an option to extend until 2033. This contract involves conducting biennial surveys to measure public confidence in non-degree qualifications in Wales. The procurement was conducted via an open competition under Welsh devolved regulations, focusing on service provision below the financial threshold.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for research firms, particularly those specialising in public opinion surveys and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering detailed survey analysis and a presence in the Welsh region are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Expertise in survey methodologies and data analytics, alongside adherence to public procurement policies such as Cyber Essentials Plus certification or ISO 27001, would enhance a business's eligibility and success in this sector.

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Notice Title

Public Opinions Survey

Notice Description

QW runs a program of measuring and exploring confidence in qualifications and the qualification system. An important part of this program has been conducting an annual survey to provide QW with measurements of public confidence in non-degree qualifications in Wales . Beaufort previously ran this, but the Contract has expired. QW are changing to a biennual survey (every two years). The successful bidder will be required to deliver the survey, analyse responses and report on results.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: one extension to cover one additional survey

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041561-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
£26,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£26,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALIFICATIONS WALES
Contact Name
stephanie molina
Contact Email
stephanie.molina@qualifications.wales
Contact Phone
+441633373233

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8AR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAUFORT RESEARCH

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