Award

Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Planning

16 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government recently awarded a contract for the evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. This tender process, initiated by the Welsh Government's Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, belongs to the general public services category. The tender involved conducting a process evaluation and establishing a baseline for a future impact evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan, published in 2023. This contract is part of the award stage and the supplier, the National Centre for Social Research, was selected, with the contract having been signed on 2 June 2025. This open procedure reflects the procurement process's commitment to transparency and inclusivity, aiming to evaluate the plan's effectiveness in achieving set goals. The procurement process began in the planning stage in December 2024, leading to contract award by mid-2025.

This procurement process offers businesses, especially those with expertise in social research and public policy evaluation, a significant growth opportunity. Organisations adept in qualitative assessments, impact evaluations, and with an understanding of LGBTQ+ issues will be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The open procedure employed broadens access to a range of businesses, providing SMEs a fair chance with their substantive representation among bidders. Additionally, consortia or partnerships focusing on comprehensive policy assessments are highly encouraged, potentially expanding their portfolio by engaging with major governmental evaluations like this one.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan

Notice Description

This Open FTS tender intends to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government wishes to commission an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan.

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145747
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145747
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Large

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,971 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months 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
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496162
    Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan - Welsh Government plan to publish an Open FTS tender in January 2025 to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals. The contract is expected to begin in April 2025 and run for a period of 2 years, concluding in March 2027. The value of the contract is estimated to be GBP150,000 to GBP 160,000 exclusive of VAT. To inform the Open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on Thursday 9th January, 1pm - 1:45pm, where contract managers will outline the project and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders. Please register your interest to bid for this opportunity via this sell2wales notice and register your place at the PIN event by contacting Hannah Bayfield - EqualityEvidenceUnit@gov.wales by 5pm on Monday, 6th January 2025.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497731
    Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan - This Open FTS tender intends to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals. The contract is expected to begin in May 2025 and run for a period of 2 years, concluding in May 2027 with an option to extend for 3 months. The value of the total contract is estimated to be GBP150,000 to GBP 160,000 exclusive of VAT.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN520299
    Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan - This Open FTS tender intends to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals.

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