Award

Research and Learner Engagement on Essential Skills Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2023 at 09:35

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2022 at 12:52

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

The Qualifications Wales organisation has recently awarded a contract for stakeholder research and engagement on Essential Skills Qualifications. The title of the tender is "Research and Learner Engagement on Essential Skills Qualifications". The procurement falls under the services category and took place in Newport. The tender process has now concluded, with the contract being awarded on 13th February 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, as well as education and training services to engage with Qualifications Wales. Businesses interested in stakeholder engagement and research activities within the education sector would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract was awarded following the procurement stage, offering potential growth avenues to businesses focusing on learner engagement and survey activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research and Learner Engagement on Essential Skills Qualifications

Notice Description

Qualifications Wales wishes to award a contract for two strands of stakeholder research and engagement:1. A survey to gather stakeholder views on Essential Skills Wales Qualifications2. Qualitative research and engagement with learners to gain an insight into their experiences and opinions of taking Essential Skills Wales Qualifications. This engagement should take place either face-to-face or via an appropriate online meeting platform.The procurement for this has now concluded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-127360
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127360
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20233 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
QUALIFICATIONS WALES
Contact Name
Stephanie Molina
Contact Email
stephanie.molina@qualificationswales.org
Contact Phone
+44 1633373233

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8AR
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATEGIC RESEARCH & INSIGHT

Further Information

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