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Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) Framework Alignment 2023-25

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) Framework Alignment 2023-25" project. The procurement involves services related to aligning qualifications frameworks to enhance learning and mobility. The procurement is being carried out by the Corporate Procurement Services based in Cardiff. The contract was awarded to Fforwm Services Limited for a value of £33,200. The contract was signed on 7th March 2023.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services to contribute to the alignment of qualifications frameworks. Businesses with expertise in secondary education, technical and vocational education, and adult education services are well-suited to compete. The procurement was conducted using an open procurement method, with a submission deadline set for 31st January 2023. Interested parties can find further details on the award and download relevant documents from the BravoSolution portal.

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Notice Title

Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) Framework Alignment 2023-25

Notice Description

Advice/representation to support ongoing alignment of the CQFW to the other UK qualifications frameworks and the EuropeanQualifications Framework (EQF) to aid transferability of learning and mobility of individuals through recognition and comparisonof qualifications, including:Advice/support to understand any impact/ramifications on the future relationship with non-EU members and alignment of thirdcountry frameworks to the EQFAdvice/support to establish a policy position on recognition of prior learning (RPL) experience and skillsAttend 2 annual CQFW Advisory Group meetings and represent the Welsh Government at the annual 5 Countries QualificationsFramework GroupProvide relevant input/advice on qualifications frameworks, validation of informal and non-formal learning and RPL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-125509
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125509
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
CPS, Corporate Procurement Services, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

FFORWM SERVICES

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