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Global Wales Scholarships Impact Review Research Project

UNIVERSITIES WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The Universities Wales organisation has awarded a contract for the "Global Wales Scholarships Impact Review Research Project" to Inspired Associates Ltd. The contract, with a value of £10,000 GBP, was signed on 24th May 2023. The buying organisation, Universities Wales, located in Cardiff, is seeking to analyse the impact of its scholarships portfolio on achieving its objectives within the higher education services category. The procurement process started with a tender inviting expressions of interest, ending on 17th April 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses offering research and development services, market research services, and consultancy to compete. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, indicating that the contract has been granted. Businesses with experience in conducting impact analysis in the higher education sector would be well-suited to engage in this procurement. Interested parties should note the completion deadline for the research project set for 1st August 2023 and submit their expression of interest by 17th April 2022 with a budget not exceeding £10,000 GBP (inc. VAT).

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Notice Title

Global Wales Scholarships Impact Review Research Project

Notice Description

Global Wales Scholarships Impact Review: Request for Expressions of Interest1 BriefGlobal Wales (GW) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to undertake a research project analysing what impact GW's scholarships portfolio has on helping to achieve its objectives.2 Context2.1 What is Global Wales?Global Wales is a project within Universities Wales, which is itself a part of Universities UK. Global Wales brings together universities and colleges with Global Wales partner organisations behind a single strategy to increase international profile, recruitment, and partnership opportunities for universities and colleges for the benefit of students, institutions and Wales as a nation.Global Wales funds four scholarship programmes within its portfolio - one centrally administered postgraduate scholarship and three scholarship programmes funded via partner organisations. More information can be found here.2.2 Objectives of the Global Wales ProgrammeGlobal Wales's objectives 2022-2026 are to:* Increase student numbers from priority international markets (objective 1)* Increase the awareness and reputation of Welsh universities and further education colleges in priority markets (objective 2)* Maintain and grow partnerships in priority international markets (objective 3)* Generate additional export earnings for Wales from priority markets (objective 4)Global Wales has four priority markets:* Europe* North America* India* Vietnam3 ScopeWe envisage the project will consider the below priorities - the exact scope and areas of focus will be decided with the supplier. Please note that the overall scholarships budget for the next 3 years is fixed.3.1 Analyse what impact Global Wales's scholarships portfolio has on helping to achieve its aims. (Expected to be 75% of project)Suppliers will need to:* Gain an understanding of the Global Wales funded scholarships portfolio* Assess the impact of each type of scholarship within the portfolio on the international student decision making process (objective 1)* Assess the impact of each type of scholarship within the portfolio on top of funnel awareness of Wales/Welsh universities. (objective 2)* Asses the wider impact of each type of scholarship within the portfolio on graduate perceptions of both their university and Wales as a study destination.3.2 Identify opportunities within key markets to potentially redeploy funding to increase impact (Expected to be 25% of project)Suppliers may wish to:* Suggest redeploying budgets within the existing scholarships portfolio e.g increasing the level of support for one partner over another.* Suggest changing the value of individual awards.* Identify new partners for Global Wales within key markets.4 Methodology4.1 The supplier will be expected to work with the Global Wales team to define the exact parameters and methodology to be used. However, it is anticipated that the analysis will include:* Surveys of past and existing scholars* Interviews/case studies with past and existing scholars* Interviews with scholarships staff at GW's eight Welsh partner universities.* Interviews with staff at GW's three scholarship partner organisations* 1-2-1 Sessions with GW staff, especially the four managers responsible for GW key markets* Review of currently held information - such as application numbers and marketing analytics5 DeliverablesIt is anticipated that this project will produce the following outputs:5.1 An executive summary that can be used by a range of partners as a briefing and information document. It is expected that this will not exceed three A4 single side pages.5.2 A full analysis that supports the executive summary that can be shared with relevant partners and stakeholders and includes a range of case studies. It is expected that this should not exceed 20 single sides of A4.6 Application, Budget & Timeline6.1 It is anticipated that the research will be completed by the 01/08/2023.6.2 An expression of interest, no longer than one A4 single-side page, summarising a proposed approach to the analysis as well as an indicative budget, should be submitted to Matthew Wilks, Scholarships, Mobilities & Alumni Manager, Global Wales (matthew.wilks@uniswales.ac.uk) by 17/04/2022.6.3 Budget: No more than 10,000GBP (inc. VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-130435
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130435
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 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
UNIVERSITIES WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 1FS
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

INSPIRED ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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