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title: "QW Research: Stakeholder Confidence Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05875a"
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# QW Research: Stakeholder Confidence Survey

Buyer: QUALIFICATIONS WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05875a

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## Summary

Qualifications Wales has concluded a contracting process for a Stakeholder Confidence Survey, which falls under the services industry category. The process, identified by the tender title "QW Research: Stakeholder Confidence Survey," was initiated through an open competition method. The award was granted to Beaufort Research Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Cardiff. The contract has been signed and commenced on 3rd November 2025, with a completion date set for 15th October 2030, and a potential extension up to 15th April 2032 if necessary. This procurement activity followed the legal guidelines as stipulated by the UKPGA 2023/54 and aimed to explore stakeholder confidence in qualifications across the United Kingdom, with a particular focus in Wales (region UKL). The overall contract value is £119,760 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in research and development services. With a focus on stakeholder engagement and qualitative research, companies adept in these areas could leverage their expertise to secure similar contracts in the future. The requirement for Cyber Essentials Plus certification and a credit score above 30 makes it suitable for well-established SMEs with the ability to uphold such standards. Businesses operating within the UK region and possessing relevant experience with the Welsh qualifications system may find this tender particularly advantageous, opening avenues for growth and increased visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

transparency notice following award of Contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One further wave of data collection or if previous waves have been delayed. If no scope change and all KPIs have been met.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067374-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 15 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | £83,333 |
| Awards value | £99,800 |
| Contracts value | £99,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUALIFICATIONS WALES |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8AR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067374-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 12:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060162-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048530-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067374-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060162-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048530-2025
  13th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=343239
  Invitation to tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=343240
  Form of Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=343241
  Freedom of Information
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=343242
  Response template
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=343243
  Pricing template
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=343244
  Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qualifications.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

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