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title: "QW Research Advisory Group"
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# QW Research Advisory Group

Buyer: QUALIFICATIONS WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664ff

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## Summary

Qualifications Wales, a sub-central government authority based in Newport, UK, recently completed a procurement process for establishing a Research Advisory Group focused on research and development services within the educational sector. The tender, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, sought experts with a proven track record in educational research to contribute to the development of their research plan. The contract, titled "QW Research Advisory Group," was awarded on 1st May 2026 and covers services worth £28,000 GBP over a period extending to 30th April 2029, with potential renewal until 2030, depending on performance against KPIs.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth for service-oriented SMEs specialising in educational research, assessment, and qualifications. Ideal candidates are those with deep expertise in education, research methodologies, and impact assessment, who can offer valuable insights and strategic guidance. The inclusion of multiple suppliers such as Andrew Boyle, Cardiff University, and Oxford Innovation Limited illustrates the open competition nature and underscores the accessibility of this tender to a diverse range of businesses within the education consultancy sector. This could be particularly appealing for those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Qualifications Wales set up a Research Advisory Group to help us develop our research function. The key role of this group is to provide advice and challenge on individual projects as well as the organisational research plan as a whole. Advice with regards to individual research projects will involve aspects of research design, methodology, analysis and the reporting of findings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If no scope change and all KPIs are met

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048812-2026 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000 |

## 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY; ANDREW BOYLE; ANNE PINOT DE MOIRA; CARDIFF UNIVERSITY; CATHRYN KNIGHT; OXFORD INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048812-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020745-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048812-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020745-2026
  9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qualifications.wales
- https://dweudeichdweud.cymwysterau.cymru/grwp-cynghori-ar-ymchwil
- https://haveyoursay.qualifications.wales/research-advisory-group
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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