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Alacrity Scheme Evaluation

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has initiated a tender process titled "Alacrity Scheme Evaluation," aimed at evaluating an entrepreneurship programme to provide students with the necessary knowledge to establish and manage their own companies. This procurement falls within the services industry category, with a specific focus on research and evaluation consultancy services. The tender period concluded on 7th July 2021, and the contract was awarded to Wavehill Ltd on 5th August 2021, with a value of £38,887.50. The Welsh Government's base of operations is in Cardiff, specifically at Cathays Park.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in programme evaluation and assessment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in engaging with educational initiatives or supporting governmental economic strategies would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process encourages collaborative bidding, so consortia may also be a viable approach for organisations looking to enhance their capabilities and resources in this field.

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Notice Title

Alacrity Scheme Evaluation

Notice Description

The Welsh Government wishes to commission an evaluation of the Alacrity Foundation which is an entrepreneurship programme which aims to provide students which the knowledge necessary to set up and successfully manage a company. As part of the programme, graduates establish start-ups.The aim of the work specified here is to provide Welsh Government with timely, robust information in the form of an evaluation. The first stage should look at providing a high level value for money assessment. A second stage should provide an in-depth evaluation of the programme.The evaluation will review the design, management and implementation of the Alacrity programme from 2015 to assess its suitability in supporting the achievement of its aims and objectives. This will include understanding efficiency of implementation, success factors and unexpected consequences. It will review engagement and participation with international firms, and work undertaken to contribute towards being an ambassador of innovative activity in the regional economy. It will also review whether and how well the programme supports the delivery of key Welsh Government priorities, including the Employability Plan, Economic Action Plan and the Well-being of Future Generations Act. Finally, it will assess the impact of the programme, with particular consideration of the immediate and longer term outcomes and whether these have been achieved and can be attributed to Alacrity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-110993
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110993
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,887 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Karen Roberts
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

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

WAVEHILL

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