---
title: "QW Development of Guidance on Quality Assurance processes for Qualification Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cdba"
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# QW Development of Guidance on Quality Assurance processes for Qualification Assessments

Buyer: QUALIFICATIONS WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cdba

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## Summary

Qualifications Wales, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the "QW Development of Guidance on Quality Assurance processes for Qualification Assessments." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is aimed at developing a guidance document for standardised terminology related to quality assurance in qualifications. Located in Newport, United Kingdom, Qualifications Wales utilised an open procurement method under a below threshold - open competition. The tender reached the award stage, with key dates including awards made on 16th January 2026, and the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly benefiting companies experienced in educational consultancy and quality assurance processes. The awarded organisation, Alphaplus Consultancy Limited, located in Manchester, highlights the type of large-scale firms that succeed in such tenders. Businesses well-versed in educational services, especially in consultancy roles dealing with standardisation and quality assurance, will find this procurement process an ideal fit given its focus on robust knowledge and quality service delivery, with 85% of the award criteria weighted towards quality. This contract allows companies to expand their portfolio within the public sector, specifically engaging with Welsh awarding bodies and educational institutions.

## Notice

Following a competitive tender process and voluntary standstill period this Contract is awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003964-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500 |
| Lots value | £7,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,448 |

## 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 | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003964-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 08:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065789-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003964-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065789-2025
  16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348944
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348945
  Form of Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348946
  Freedom of information
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349135
  Invitation to tender including full specification and instructions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349136
  Response template
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349138
  Pricing template

## Notice URLs

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

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