---
title: "Welsh Government - 'When I am Ready' scheme evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609ec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Welsh Government - 'When I am Ready' scheme evaluation

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609ec

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, has completed the procurement process for evaluating its 'When I Am Ready' scheme, which has been active since 2016. This scheme focuses on evaluating issues and barriers faced by care leavers and foster carers, aiming to improve future implementation. The procurement process followed an open procedure, reflecting the government’s commitment to inclusivity and transparency, with Cardiff University awarded the contract. The procurement process enlisted research and development services as its industry category and took place in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The evaluation contract period runs from 24th March 2026 to 14th June 2027, with the award process concluding on 10th March 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for companies involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in policy evaluation and social research. Businesses with capabilities in consultancy and data analysis might find growth opportunities by engaging in future similar projects. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a competitive chance to showcase their methodology and expertise in the policy context. Additionally, Welsh Government's commitment to community benefits underpins its dedication to fostering economic and social objectives, further heightening the impact of participating businesses within the local community. Consortia bidding is welcomed, allowing collaborative ventures in meeting the specified objectives.

## Notice

The "When I am Ready" scheme has been available in Wales since 2016. Previous research has identified some known issues and barriers to participation in the scheme. This evaluation aims to further explore those issues and barriers, collect the experiences and opinions of care leavers and foster carers themselves about how the scheme has been delivered in practice over the last ten years and how it can be improved in the future

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036998-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £149,976 |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036998-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 09:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022119-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004800-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036998-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022119-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004800-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukThe
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115828Under
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143678(WA
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146544(WA

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