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National pilot to test the AOEA accreditation criteria with school and LA practitioners

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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30 Jul 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under consideration involves a national pilot conducted by the Welsh Government, with the title "National pilot to test the AOEA accreditation criteria with school and LA practitioners". The overseeing body, Llywodraeth Cymru/Welsh Government, is situated in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and operates under Welsh devolved regulations. This procurement pertains to the services category within the education sector, specifically targeting primary and secondary education services. The process is in the 'Award' stage, dated 30th July 2025, with the contract period running from 31st July 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, reflecting a niche requirement for the specific services provided by the Association of Education Advisers Organisation.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for educational advisory businesses specialising in accreditation systems and school improvement initiatives. The contract focuses on leveraging the proprietary AOEA accreditation system, thereby offering openings for entities adept at education consultancy and accreditation processes to demonstrate their prowess. Organisations with a robust understanding of school system leadership and local authority school improvement methodologies stand to gain from engaging in this process. As the project covers the entire expanse of Local Authorities across Wales, businesses involved can expect substantial exposure and growth potential by contributing valued expertise in shaping the accreditation framework that will ultimately benefit educational professionals and institutions throughout the region.

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Notice Title

National pilot to test the AOEA accreditation criteria with school and LA practitioners

Notice Description

Welsh Government are looking to gain the services of AoEA to conduct a pilot programme using their own developed accreditation system which allows appropriately senior education professionals to demonstrate understanding, competence, skills and knowledge in effective advice and support to schools. The objective of this pilot is to have 44 practitioners from across all Local Authorities in Wales who will test the programme in depth and will complete their accreditation by the Summer Term 2027. The pilot will include a mixture of school based system leaders and local authority based school improvement professionals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044312-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Philip Reardon-Smith
Contact Email
philip.reardon-smith@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION ADVISERS ORGANISATION

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