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title: "ArWAP Process Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f372"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-12-11"
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# ArWAP Process Evaluation

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f372

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## Summary

On 11th December 2025, the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), located in Cardiff, published a tender for the "ArWAP Process Evaluation," a project seeking to evaluate the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement method designated as an open procedure. Interested parties can submit their proposals until 29th January 2026, with the award decision expected by 10th March 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and relates specifically to social research services, focusing on assessing and improving the implementation and early impacts of the ArWAP. This tender is particularly relevant for businesses located within the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could significantly benefit firms with expertise in social research, policy evaluation, and those proficient in applying anti-racist, intersectional, and trauma-informed methodologies. Compliance with Welsh Language Standards and data protection requirements is essential, encouraging participation from companies familiar with the local context and regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable and encouraged to apply. With a substantial budget of £240,000 gross, this contract not only presents a financial opportunity but also offers firms a chance to contribute to meaningful social change in Wales.

## Notice

The Welsh Government is seeking to procure an external contractor to deliver a mixed-methods process and early impacts evaluation of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP). The evaluation will: assess the implementation of ArWAP; identify areas for improvement; identify and evaluate early impacts; and establish an impact baseline and evaluation framework for future impact measurement. The work will involve collecting qualitative and quantitative data, including lived experiences, through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with stakeholders, Welsh Government officials, public sector delivery partners, and the general public, with a specific focus on the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic population in Wales. The contractor will be expected to apply anti-racist, intersectional and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring compliance with Welsh Language Standards and data protection requirements. Outputs will include a revised theory of change, interim findings report, a final report with recommendations, and presentations of findings to relevant ArWAP governance groups.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for an additional 3 months in order to enable further work to address the aims and objectives of this evaluation. If required, this would be resourced through the existing budget for this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081856-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 11:28 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081856-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 10:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081810-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081856-2025
  11th December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081810-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
  All documents are available in etenderwales. Project_61161 Itt_121216

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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