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Learner Voice Capture Exercise

GROUNDWORK NORTH WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Learner Voice Capture Exercise" is managed by Groundwork North Wales, a well-established charitable organisation based in Wrexham. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on evaluation consultancy services. The location for this project is Wrexham, and the key dates include the tender period ending on 19th September 2025, with the contract awarded on 19th September 2025. As of 4th November 2025, the procurement is at the award stage, with The Wellbeing Planner Ltd being the awarded supplier. The procurement method was open, inviting various businesses to participate in creating case studies for learners in Wrexham. The procurement aimed to solicit well-outlined methodologies and proven capabilities from bidders, specifically targeting those with experience in working with disadvantaged communities.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in evaluation consultancy services and community engagement projects. Companies with a track record of effectively capturing and presenting learner experiences in case studies would find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. The tender encourages participation from consortia, which can further broaden the scope for collaborative growth and innovation by combining different strengths and specialisations. This contract aligns with businesses aiming to make a positive social impact while gaining a foothold in projects funded by the UK Government through initiatives like the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. As Groundwork North Wales is a reputable buyer with established relationships and a clear community-focused mission, businesses can leverage this project to enhance their credentials and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Learner Voice Capture Exercise

Notice Description

Who are we? About GroundworkEstablished in 1991, Groundwork North Wales works to transform lives in disadvantaged communities through a diverse range of programmes across North Wales under the themes of People, Places, and Planet.Our main impact goals are to bring improved prospects and wellbeing for people, enhance and protect green and blue spaces for people and nature, preserve heritage and build a sense of community and place, and protect the planet against the negative impacts of unsustainable behaviours and climate change.Through our 'People' focused projects we support people to get back into work and gain skills and qualifications through training and employability programmes, including a full suite of accredited training courses and Adult Community Learning opportunities. Income from training is reinvested back into our charitable work to benefit communities. We offer a range of wellbeing activities and volunteering opportunities for all sectors of the community.Through our 'Places' projects we build stronger communities by championing nature conservation, and empowering people to improve their local green and blue spaces and connect with nature and local heritage.Through our 'Planet' projects we protect the planet with practical action to reduce waste and combat climate change. We achieve this by promoting the benefits of reuse/recycling and conserving the natural environment: through households goods reuse, repair and upcycling activities, community fridge initiatives and awareness raising campaigns.About this contractWe have secured funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for our Community Engagement project, which aims to increase the proportion of those people in Wrexham who are eligible for funded personal development, training and skills programmes to take up the opportunities available. We are the lead provider for Adult Community Learning through the Welsh Government Adult Community Learning Grant in and have access to funding for provision for learners aged 19+ from the hardest to reach communities in Wrexham, for the delivery of embedded essential skills (numeracy, literacy, digital), employability and family learning courses. We are well known for our ability to provide alternative provision that does not duplicate existing provision but meets the needs of the hardest to reach communities, progressing them on their learner journey.The chosen supplier for this contract will be required to produce up to 10 Learner Voice case studies for learners in Wrexham.USEFUL RESOURCES:https://www.groundworknorthwales.org.uk/about/our-values-and-strategy/https://www.groundworknorthwales.org.uk/about/annual-impact-report-2024/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154946
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154946
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

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation 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
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20255 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
GROUNDWORK NORTH WALES
Contact Name
Louise Stokes
Contact Email
louise.stokes@groundworknorthwales.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1978757524

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 5SZ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Gwenfro
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WELLBEING PLANNER

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