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title: "National Evaluation of Flying Start"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0485d7"
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# National Evaluation of Flying Start

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0485d7

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, a national agency based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "National Evaluation of Flying Start". This initiative is situated in the public services sector, with a focus on research services. The contract was awarded in November 2024 following an open procurement procedure, classified under CPV code 73110000. The project location is within the UKL region and the processing timeline culminated with the signing of the contract on 18th November 2024, which was valued at £196,200. The procurement stage has moved from tendering to awarding, marking completion of the process.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in research services. Small to medium-sized enterprises with robust capabilities in conducting comprehensive evaluations and data analysis would be highly suitable. With a focus on assessing the Flying Start initiative aimed at supporting underprivileged families, businesses equipped with expertise in public service evaluations, particularly in early childhood programs, are well positioned to contribute. The contract's specific focus on assessing qualitative impacts and performing complex data analyses ensures a competitive landscape favouring adaptable and innovative firms.

## Notice

Welsh Government wishes to commission a three-year National Evaluation of Flying Start. Flying Start is the Welsh Government's targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age who live in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. Flying Start aims to make a decisive difference to the life chances of children by mitigating the impact of poverty, which is linked to poor life outcomes in early childhood, including health outcomes. The Programme comprises four elements: - Funded part-time, high-quality childcare for 2-3 year olds; - Enhanced Health Visitor support; - Access to parenting support; and - Support for speech, language and communication development. The evaluation will build on the previous evaluations by gaining a greater insight into the experiences of Flying Start families, particularly in relation to any perceived differences and impacts the programme may have made. This evaluation will also explore the possibility of and look to undertake a counterfactual analysis using data that will be available through the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage databank (SAIL) on Flying Start services in each Local Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for National Evaluation of Flying Start. The Contract is for the delivery of research services as described in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075934-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £196,200 |

## 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075934-2025
- 30 Jul 2024 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023728-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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