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title: "Curriculum for Wales Formative Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e154"
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# Curriculum for Wales Formative Evaluation

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e154

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has completed the procurement process for a formative evaluation of the Curriculum for Wales. The evaluation aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the education reforms' impact on learners, practitioners, and families. Arad Research has been awarded the contract. The total contract value is GBP 1,397,259.85, and it involves research services with a focus on the education sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for research and evaluation consultancy firms to contribute to educational reform in Wales. The evaluation will focus on monitoring the effectiveness of the Curriculum for Wales and understanding its impact on education standards. Businesses with expertise in research services, particularly in the field of education, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is complete, and the evaluation is crucial for shaping the future of education in Wales.

## Notice

The Welsh Government seeks to contract for a formative evaluation of the Curriculum for Wales which will provide us with the broad qualitative and quantitative picture of how the reforms are working, how practice is changing and how these changes are being experienced by practitioners, learners and their families. Each year it will include a limited number deep dive investigations to give us a more detailed understanding of specific priority curriculum elements or parts of the system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Curriculum for Wales is the cornerstone of the Welsh Government's efforts to reform education in Wales and build an education system that raises educational standards and enjoys public confidence. The four purposes of the curriculum are the starting point and aspiration for every child and young person in Wales. Under the reforms each school is developing its own curriculum, supported by national guidance, which will enable learners to embody the four purposes of the curriculum. The Navigating the Curriculum for Wales Framework sets out the basic structure of the Curriculum for Wales. The Client wishes to commission a formative evaluation of Curriculum for Wales to understand the extent to which the reforms are working as we want and expect. The specification sets out the requirements for the evaluation and suggestions for the method, but bidders are encouraged to propose alternative methods for meeting the objectives of work within the available budget and timescale. The Scoping study for the evaluation of the curriculum and assessment reforms in Wales: final report published in July 2022 developed recommendations for a robust monitoring and evaluation programme. A Curriculum for Wales (CfW) Evaluation Plan was published on 3 July 2023. It describes the shape and purpose of the formative evaluation in the context of the overall evaluation programme. Additional information: The total contract value stated includes GBP 1,400,000 for the initial contract term of 35 months and GBP 850,000 for the optional 18 months extension period.

Renewal: An extension option of 18 months will be included should the Client wish to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005491-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | £2,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,397,259 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARAD RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005491-2024
- 10 Oct 2023 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029854-2023
- 12 Jul 2023 at 15:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020023-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

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