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QW Development of Guidance on Quality Assurance processes for Qualification Assessments

QUALIFICATIONS WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Wales, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the "QW Development of Guidance on Quality Assurance processes for Qualification Assessments." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is aimed at developing a guidance document for standardised terminology related to quality assurance in qualifications. Located in Newport, United Kingdom, Qualifications Wales utilised an open procurement method under a below threshold - open competition. The tender reached the award stage, with key dates including awards made on 16th January 2026, and the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly benefiting companies experienced in educational consultancy and quality assurance processes. The awarded organisation, Alphaplus Consultancy Limited, located in Manchester, highlights the type of large-scale firms that succeed in such tenders. Businesses well-versed in educational services, especially in consultancy roles dealing with standardisation and quality assurance, will find this procurement process an ideal fit given its focus on robust knowledge and quality service delivery, with 85% of the award criteria weighted towards quality. This contract allows companies to expand their portfolio within the public sector, specifically engaging with Welsh awarding bodies and educational institutions.

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Notice Title

QW Development of Guidance on Quality Assurance processes for Qualification Assessments

Notice Description

Following a competitive tender process and voluntary standstill period this Contract is awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003964-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,448 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
+447878155887

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

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY

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