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C137/2024/2025 - Evaluation of Poverty Proofing & Attainment Champions Pilot Programmes

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process, focusing on the evaluation of Poverty Proofing & Attainment Champions Pilot Programmes. This contract, part of the CCS Research & Insights DPS - RM6126, aims to assess approaches to mitigating the impact of poverty on educational attainment in Cardiff, particularly through the mentioned pilot programmes. The procurement is classified under research services (CPV code 73110000) and the contract was officially signed on 14th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research services sector, especially those with expertise in educational program evaluation and policy recommendations. Companies capable of examining contextual mechanisms, assessing feasibility, and evaluating program effectiveness can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capability in delivering impactful research. Alma Economics Limited, based in London, has been awarded the contract, indicating the potential for similar firms to compete for future procurements requiring specialized research and analytical skills.

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Notice Title

C137/2024/2025 - Evaluation of Poverty Proofing & Attainment Champions Pilot Programmes

Notice Description

Award - CCS Research & Insights DPS - RM6126The Welsh Government wishes to commission research on approaches to mitigating the impact of poverty on attainment, with a focus on the Poverty Proofing and Attainment Champions pilot programmes.The objectives of the research are:1. Examine contexts and mechanisms2. Assess the feasibility of rolling out each model to additional schools and/or clusters3. Evaluate programme effectiveness4. Provide actionable policy insights and recommendations5. Produce separate outputs for Poverty Proofing and Attainment Champions as well as an overarching analysis:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149951
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149951
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months 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
smith, kate
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
Not specified

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 URLs

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