Award

National Evaluation of Flying Start

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has recently concluded the procurement process for a three-year National Evaluation of the Flying Start programme, an early years initiative aimed at supporting families with young children in disadvantaged areas of Wales. The awarded contract, valued at £196,200, was signed in November 2024 following an open procedure. Located in Wales, this project falls under the services category and is classified with CPV codes 73110000 and 73100000, indicating research and experimental development services. The procurement method was an open procedure, facilitating maximum transparency and competition for interested parties.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services or possessing expertise in early childhood development. With the contract awarded to ALMA ECONOMICS LIMITED, an SME based in London, this highlights the Welsh Government’s openness to small and medium enterprises. Companies with capabilities in gathering insights from targeted evaluations or those adept at using linkage data systems, like SAIL, can find fertile ground in expanding their business within government programmes. Given the focus on community benefits, this tender is also well-suited for consortia that can contribute to social and environmental objectives within contract performance.

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Notice Title

National Evaluation of Flying Start

Notice Description

Welsh Government wishes to commission a three-year National Evaluation of Flying Start. Flying Start is the Welsh Government's targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age who live in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. Flying Start aims to make a decisive difference to the life chances of children by mitigating the impact of poverty, which is linked to poor life outcomes in early childhood, including health outcomes. The Programme comprises four elements: - Funded part-time, high-quality childcare for 2-3 year olds; - Enhanced Health Visitor support; - Access to parenting support; and - Support for speech, language and communication development. The evaluation will build on the previous evaluations by gaining a greater insight into the experiences of Flying Start families, particularly in relation to any perceived differences and impacts the programme may have made. This evaluation will also explore the possibility of and look to undertake a counterfactual analysis using data that will be available through the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage databank (SAIL) on Flying Start services in each Local Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for National Evaluation of Flying Start. The Contract is for the delivery of research services as described in the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143312
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143312
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kate Smith
Contact Email
kate.smith@gov.wales
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL486191
    National Evaluation of Flying Start - Welsh Government wishes to commission a three-year National Evaluation of Flying Start. Flying Start is the Welsh Government's targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age who live in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. Flying Start aims to make a decisive difference to the life chances of children by mitigating the impact of poverty, which is linked to poor life outcomes in early childhood, including health outcomes. The Programme comprises four elements: - Funded part-time, high-quality childcare for 2-3 year olds; - Enhanced Health Visitor support; - Access to parenting support; and - Support for speech, language and communication development. The evaluation will build on the previous evaluations by gaining a greater insight into the experiences of Flying Start families, particularly in relation to any perceived differences and impacts the programme may have made. This evaluation will also explore the possibility of and look to undertake a counterfactual analysis using data that will be available through the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage databank (SAIL) on Flying Start services in each Local Authority.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV563919
    National Evaluation of Flying Start - Welsh Government wishes to commission a three-year National Evaluation of Flying Start. Flying Start is the Welsh Government's targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age who live in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. Flying Start aims to make a decisive difference to the life chances of children by mitigating the impact of poverty, which is linked to poor life outcomes in early childhood, including health outcomes. The Programme comprises four elements: - Funded part-time, high-quality childcare for 2-3 year olds; - Enhanced Health Visitor support; - Access to parenting support; and - Support for speech, language and communication development. The evaluation will build on the previous evaluations by gaining a greater insight into the experiences of Flying Start families, particularly in relation to any perceived differences and impacts the programme may have made. This evaluation will also explore the possibility of and look to undertake a counterfactual analysis using data that will be available through the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage databank (SAIL) on Flying Start services in each Local Authority.

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