D3 Tenders | WPLS Independent Assessor Framework 7

Notice Information

Notice Title

WPLS Independent Assessor Framework 7

Notice Description

Welsh Government is looking to recruit an independent assessor to evaluate the annual returns of the Welsh Public Library Standards for the years 2026- 2028The aim is to review and summarise, through the production of 22 individual reports, and 1 overarching report, the performance of each public library service in Wales, based on qualitative and quantitative information submitted in June each year as part of the annual reporting exercise against the Welsh Public Library Standards Framework.The objectives are:To assess local authority library service performance for 2026-2028 based on quantitative and qualitative evidence submitted by 22 local authorities. Culture officials will undertake an initial statistical analysis of the quantitative data and this information will be supplied to the successful bidder.To prepare an individual assessment report for each local authority to the timetable outlined. These reports should be evaluative, providing feedback on how the authority is performing against the WPLS Framework, with constructive suggestions for improvement where necessary. The 22 individual reports will be provided in Word format files, and will need to be provided in both English and Welsh. There will also need to be provided a combined report of all 22 authorities for publication on the webTo create an overarching report providing an all-Wales overviewTo attend a meeting of the WPLS Reference Group to discuss and moderate the findings of the assessments (The WPLS Reference Group includes the heads of three library services, Welsh Government officials, and a representative of the Welsh Local Government Association).To deliver two face-to-face seminars one in North Wales and one in South Wales to members of Society of Chief Librarians Wales presenting the findings of the overview report.The Estimated contract value for this is PS110,000 VAT exclusive.Note: To register an interest in this notice please visit the Sell2Wales website athttps://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/authority/noticecreate/Question1076.aspx?id=159460.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=159460.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-kuma6s-159460
Publication Source: Sell2Wales
Latest Notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159460
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
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: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name: CPS Advice Mailbox
Contact Email: Not specified
Contact Phone: Not specified

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

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