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Delivery of the Credit & Qualifications Framework for Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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19 Dec 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the delivery of the Credit & Qualifications Framework for Wales to Colegau Cymru. The procurement falls under the industry category of services and involves delivering operational aspects such as maintaining framework alignments and handling marketing communications. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, as the supplier possesses the requisite skills and resources. The contract spans from 7th August 2025 to 7th August 2028 and serves the United Kingdom, specifically the region of Cardiff. This procurement stage is complete, and the contract, valued at £105,000, was signed on 6th August 2025.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for organisations involved in educational frameworks and those capable of providing seamless alignment with existing qualification frameworks both in the UK and Europe. Businesses that specialise in academic and operational support within educational sectors can grow by playing a strategic role in shaping qualification frameworks. Large enterprises with a background in educational consultancy, capable networks, and robust marketing capabilities, would be well-positioned to contribute significantly to such governmental projects.

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Notice Title

Delivery of the Credit & Qualifications Framework for Wales

Notice Description

Award of a contract for Colegau Cymru to deliver the operational aspects of the Credit Qualifications Framework Wales (CFQW). Colegau Cymru's activities will include: a) Maintaining CQFW alignment with the UK qualification frameworks and the EQF to facilitate comparability and transferability of qualifications and learning; b) Representing the Welsh Government on the annual Five Countries Qualifications Framework Group; c) Supporting the maintenance of CQFW marketing and communication material, including online material; d) Monitoring the CQFW information mailbox and facilitating a response to queries as required. e) Providing secretariat for the bi-annual CGFW Advisory Group. No competitive process was followed as the supplier in question holds the the necessary skills, networks and data required to deliver the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084913-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2028 3-4 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
Kathryn Watkiss
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@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

COLEGAU CYMRU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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