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title: "ArWAP Process Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f49f"
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# ArWAP Process Evaluation

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f49f

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## Summary

In an exercise spearheaded by the Welsh Government, the contracting process for the ArWAP Process Evaluation aims to facilitate a thorough assessment of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan. The tender, awarded to MEL Research, spans across two years from 18 March 2026 to 29 February 2028, with potential extension to accommodate delivery output needs. Valued at £177,825.97, this project will delve into the actualisation of the plan and its early impacts while looking to refine future measurement benchmarks. It's situated in Cardiff within the UK's locus, ensconced in the broader category of research and development services, and underscores commitment to anti-racist protocols inclusive of trauma-informed and intersectional approaches. The procurement method is defined as open, fostering broad competitive engagement.

This project presents myriad opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those aware of social and ethnic dynamics in Wales. Organisations adept at utilising mixed-methods research, handling complex data sets, and providing insights into policy impacts will find this contract advantageous. Companies that can demonstrate the alignment of their practices with anti-racist policies, fulfil staffing requirements evidencing requisite expertise, and enact strong project management frameworks are well-positioned for such tenders. Additionally, the stipulation of compliance with Welsh Language Standards offers additional growth avenues for businesses that integrate bilingual engagement in their operations. The open procedure ensures fair access for SMEs and entities with a vested interest in ethnic minority advocacy and innovative social research methodologies.

## 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 a time only extension with no increase to the published budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020102-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £177,825 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020102-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082374-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020102-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082374-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
  See tender documents.

## Notice URLs

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

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