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Evaluation Research: Reform of Qualifications for 14-16 year olds in Wales

QUALIFICATIONS WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Wales, located in Newport, has recently awarded a contract for Evaluation Research related to the Reform of Qualifications for 14-16 year olds in Wales. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy, as denoted by the CPV code 73000000. Having reached the award stage, the contract was signed on 21st July 2025. This tender is aimed at evaluating the reform to understand the impact of changes in qualification use in schools and whether the intended benefits of the reform are being realised. The successful supplier for this contract is Alma Economics Limited, situated in London. This process was initiated as a tender and saw five bids submitted.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, especially those with expertise in educational evaluation and development services. Companies that specialise in understanding educational reforms and their impacts on school qualifications and policies could find substantial value in such tenders. With the focus on analysing educational qualification changes, this contract is ideally suited for organisations that possess robust analytical skills and experience in working with educational institutions. The collaboration with Qualifications Wales, a key figure in educational standards, positions the supplier to not only influence educational policy but also consolidate their reputation in the sector.

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Notice Title

Evaluation Research: Reform of Qualifications for 14-16 year olds in Wales

Notice Description

With a focus on learning from the reform, the aims of the research are:1. To help us to understand why use of the qualification offer in schools changes through the period of implementation. We want to understand the impacts of the qualification offer design but also other factors, as well as how the change varies qualitatively across school contexts. We are interested in how beliefs about qualifications might be changing and how this might link to how the qualifications are used.2. To help us understand whether and how the intended benefits of the reform are being realised and what might be impacting on that.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153715
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153715
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 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
QUALIFICATIONS WALES
Contact Name
Stephanie Molina
Contact Email
Not specified
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

ALMA ECONOMICS

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