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Research report on how the European Structural Funds have supported the voluntary sector in Wales

WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2022 at 14:48

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Aug 2022 at 15:50

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wales Council for Voluntary Action has awarded a contract for the research report on how the European Structural Funds have supported the voluntary sector in Wales. The procurement was at the award stage, with the contract signed on 16th September 2022. The report aims to highlight the sector's achievements and impact from funding received under various programmes. The category for procurement was services, and the location specified is Cardiff.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for consultancy services or businesses in the research and development sector to engage with the Wales Council for Voluntary Action. Suppliers should have a strong grasp of European Structural Funds policies in Wales and an ability to conduct comprehensive research and stakeholder interviews. The procurement method was open, and the tender closing date was 12th September 2022. Businesses interested in this opportunity can explore the full Request for Quote document for detailed information on requirements and engagement procedures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research report on how the European Structural Funds have supported the voluntary sector in Wales

Notice Description

WCVA's Third Sector European Team (3-SET) wants to commission a supplier to produce a research report on how the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) have supported the voluntary sector in Wales, across all programme periods (2000 - 2006, 2007 - 2013, 2014 - 2020).The purpose of the report is as follows:1. To establish and document the sector's contributions and achievements - both quantitative and qualitative.2. To highlight the sector's engagement at the design and monitoring level of the programmes.3. To demonstrate the impact made by the funding and the sector through a selection of project case studies.4. To identify the key lessons learnt from the voluntary sector's participation in the European Structural Funds programmes, especially during and since the Covid-19 pandemic.5. To highlight the effectiveness of the technical support service, including the use of the Intermediary Body model to encourage voluntary sector participation through the distribution of accessible sized grants to voluntary organisations.WCVA has access to some of the data needed to compile the report, including:- Some written and video case studies- Evaluation reports- Some numerical data - such as the amount of funding secured by the sector under the 2007-13 and the 2014-20 programmes- Relationships with past and existing deliverers- In-house knowledge of the technical support serviceThe successful supplier will:- Have a comprehensive understanding of the European Structural Funds and policy landscape in Wales.- Undertake desk research complemented by interviews with stakeholders from the voluntary sector and key WEFO staff.- Be required to discuss initial ideas with a small steering group (organised by WCVA) and present a draft version of the report to the group before it is finalised.- Produce a report that will enable WCVA to create an engaging and impactful communications piece to be circulated widely to demonstrate the impact made by the funding and the sector.Further information can be found in the full Request for Quote document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-124053
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124053
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION
Contact Name
Lilla Farkas
Contact Email
lfarkas@wcva.cymru
Contact Phone
+44 2920431717

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5BF
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK RESEARCH AND CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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