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ArWAP Process Evaluation

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Dec 2025 at 11:28

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 10:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

On 11th December 2025, the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), located in Cardiff, published a tender for the "ArWAP Process Evaluation," a project seeking to evaluate the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement method designated as an open procedure. Interested parties can submit their proposals until 29th January 2026, with the award decision expected by 10th March 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and relates specifically to social research services, focusing on assessing and improving the implementation and early impacts of the ArWAP. This tender is particularly relevant for businesses located within the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could significantly benefit firms with expertise in social research, policy evaluation, and those proficient in applying anti-racist, intersectional, and trauma-informed methodologies. Compliance with Welsh Language Standards and data protection requirements is essential, encouraging participation from companies familiar with the local context and regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable and encouraged to apply. With a substantial budget of £240,000 gross, this contract not only presents a financial opportunity but also offers firms a chance to contribute to meaningful social change in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ArWAP Process Evaluation

Notice Description

The Welsh Government is seeking to procure an external contractor to deliver a mixed-methods process and early impacts evaluation of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP). The evaluation will: assess the implementation of ArWAP; identify areas for improvement; identify and evaluate early impacts; and establish an impact baseline and evaluation framework for future impact measurement. The work will involve collecting qualitative and quantitative data, including lived experiences, through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with stakeholders, Welsh Government officials, public sector delivery partners, and the general public, with a specific focus on the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic population in Wales. The contractor will be expected to apply anti-racist, intersectional and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring compliance with Welsh Language Standards and data protection requirements. Outputs will include a revised theory of change, interim findings report, a final report with recommendations, and presentations of findings to relevant ArWAP governance groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for an additional 3 months in order to enable further work to address the aims and objectives of this evaluation. If required, this would be resourced through the existing budget for this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f372
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081856-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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