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QW Research Advisory Group

Qualifications Wales

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 14:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 10:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Wales, a sub-central government authority based in Newport, UK, recently completed a procurement process for establishing a Research Advisory Group focused on research and development services within the educational sector. The tender, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, sought experts with a proven track record in educational research to contribute to the development of their research plan. The contract, titled "QW Research Advisory Group," was awarded on 1st May 2026 and covers services worth £28,000 GBP over a period extending to 30th April 2029, with potential renewal until 2030, depending on performance against KPIs.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth for service-oriented SMEs specialising in educational research, assessment, and qualifications. Ideal candidates are those with deep expertise in education, research methodologies, and impact assessment, who can offer valuable insights and strategic guidance. The inclusion of multiple suppliers such as Andrew Boyle, Cardiff University, and Oxford Innovation Limited illustrates the open competition nature and underscores the accessibility of this tender to a diverse range of businesses within the education consultancy sector. This could be particularly appealing for those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QW Research Advisory Group

Notice Description

Qualifications Wales set up a Research Advisory Group to help us develop our research function. The key role of this group is to provide advice and challenge on individual projects as well as the organisational research plan as a whole. Advice with regards to individual research projects will involve aspects of research design, methodology, analysis and the reporting of findings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If no scope change and all KPIs are met

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048812-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Qualifications Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8AR
Postcode Area
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
6
Supplier Names

Andrew Boyle

Anne Pinot de Moira

OXFORD INNOVATION LIMITED

Cardiff University

Cathryn Knight

AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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