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title: "Alacrity Scheme Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-110993"
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# Alacrity Scheme Evaluation

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-110993

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has initiated a tender process titled "Alacrity Scheme Evaluation," aimed at evaluating an entrepreneurship programme to provide students with the necessary knowledge to establish and manage their own companies. This procurement falls within the services industry category, with a specific focus on research and evaluation consultancy services. The tender period concluded on 7th July 2021, and the contract was awarded to Wavehill Ltd on 5th August 2021, with a value of £38,887.50. The Welsh Government's base of operations is in Cardiff, specifically at Cathays Park.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in programme evaluation and assessment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in engaging with educational initiatives or supporting governmental economic strategies would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process encourages collaborative bidding, so consortia may also be a viable approach for organisations looking to enhance their capabilities and resources in this field.

## Notice

The Welsh Government wishes to commission an evaluation of the Alacrity Foundation which is an entrepreneurship programme which aims to provide students which the knowledge necessary to set up and successfully manage a company. As part of the programme, graduates establish start-ups.The aim of the work specified here is to provide Welsh Government with timely, robust information in the form of an evaluation. The first stage should look at providing a high level value for money assessment. A second stage should provide an in-depth evaluation of the programme.The evaluation will review the design, management and implementation of the Alacrity programme from 2015 to assess its suitability in supporting the achievement of its aims and objectives. This will include understanding efficiency of implementation, success factors and unexpected consequences. It will review engagement and participation with international firms, and work undertaken to contribute towards being an ambassador of innovative activity in the regional economy. It will also review whether and how well the programme supports the delivery of key Welsh Government priorities, including the Employability Plan, Economic Action Plan and the Well-being of Future Generations Act. Finally, it will assess the impact of the programme, with particular consideration of the immediate and longer term outcomes and whether these have been achieved and can be attributed to Alacrity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110993 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,887 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 May 2022 at 10:31 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110993

## Notice URLs

- https://gov.wales/welsh-government-procurement-guidance
- https://www.wavehill.com

## Provenance

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