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title: "Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c849"
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# Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c849

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## Summary

The procurement process for the evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan is overseen by the Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on consultancy services related to LGBTQ+ policy evaluation. The project aims to assess the effectiveness of the Action Plan published in 2023, and the Evaluability Assessment released in November 2024, with the contract initiated on 2nd June 2025. The process began with planning in December 2024, followed by active tendering in February 2025, and culminated in an award in June 2025. The procurement method was open, with a deadline for submission on 15th April 2025, and the award period commenced following the bid opening on 16th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research consultancy, with an estimated contract value of £160,000. Companies proficient in social and economic research, equal opportunities consultancy, and human resources evaluation services are well-suited to compete. The project presents a growth opportunity by allowing firms to demonstrate expertise in evaluating social action plans for impactful change. The selection criteria emphasize technical quality over price, setting a high benchmark for proficiency. The chosen supplier, the National Centre for Social Research, reflects the need for established entities capable of executing large-scale evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises also stand a substantial chance, with a notable portion of bids originating from this sector during the competitive tendering phase. Businesses that focus on comprehensive research and development services and have the capability to engage in collaborative consortium efforts may find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

This Open FTS tender intends to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government wishes to commission an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan.

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033395-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,971 |

## 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033395-2025
- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005466-2025
- 16 Dec 2024 at 11:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040413-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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