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ArWAP Process Evaluation

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 16:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 11:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In an exercise spearheaded by the Welsh Government, the contracting process for the ArWAP Process Evaluation aims to facilitate a thorough assessment of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan. The tender, awarded to MEL Research, spans across two years from 18 March 2026 to 29 February 2028, with potential extension to accommodate delivery output needs. Valued at £177,825.97, this project will delve into the actualisation of the plan and its early impacts while looking to refine future measurement benchmarks. It's situated in Cardiff within the UK's locus, ensconced in the broader category of research and development services, and underscores commitment to anti-racist protocols inclusive of trauma-informed and intersectional approaches. The procurement method is defined as open, fostering broad competitive engagement.

This project presents myriad opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those aware of social and ethnic dynamics in Wales. Organisations adept at utilising mixed-methods research, handling complex data sets, and providing insights into policy impacts will find this contract advantageous. Companies that can demonstrate the alignment of their practices with anti-racist policies, fulfil staffing requirements evidencing requisite expertise, and enact strong project management frameworks are well-positioned for such tenders. Additionally, the stipulation of compliance with Welsh Language Standards offers additional growth avenues for businesses that integrate bilingual engagement in their operations. The open procedure ensures fair access for SMEs and entities with a vested interest in ethnic minority advocacy and innovative social research methodologies.

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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 a time only extension with no increase to the published budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f49f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020102-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£177,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEL Research

Further Information

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