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title: "Final Evaluation of Business Support Services in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-116250"
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buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT"
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# Final Evaluation of Business Support Services in Wales

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-116250

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is conducting a procurement process titled "Final Evaluation of Business Support Services in Wales," which falls under the services category and specifically relates to evaluation consultancy services. This initiative aims to assess the impact of Business Support Services funded by the European Regional Development Fund, especially focusing on the Business Wales and Superfast Broadband Exploitation operations. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the evaluation anticipated to take place from February 2022 through September 2023. Bidders should note that the deadline for submission of bids was on 24 January 2022, and the award period concluded on 23 February 2022.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for evaluation consultancy firms and organisations that specialise in impact assessments, particularly those experienced with European funding projects. Companies capable of delivering insights into the effectiveness and impacts of public services, especially in the context of supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Wales, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of the Welsh Government and partnerships with organisations focusing on business support further emphasises the potential for long-term collaboration and engagement in the Welsh economy.

## Notice

This is a final evaluation of Business Support Services that have been supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This includes the Business Wales and Superfast Broadband Exploitation (SFBE) operations. Collectively, the Business Wales programme of operations provide a 'one-stop-shop' to support entrepreneurs and enable SME businesses in Wales to grow and create jobs and present a key part of the Welsh Government's programme for business in Wales. The Welsh Government (and WEFO) has made substantial investments to extend Next Generation Broadband infrastructure or 'superfast connectivity' through the Superfast Cymru programme.The overall aim of the work specified here is to provide a process and impact evaluation of the ERDF elements within Business Wales and Superfast Broadband Exploitation WEFO Operations. Two reports will be produced; at the interim and final stages of the contract. The final report only will be published. The evaluation will assess the success of the Programme against its stated outputs and delivery objectives, and measure outcomes and impact.The evaluation will be required to analyse the progress of the key monitoring requirements for this operation in terms of the key performance indicators.The evaluation is anticipated to be conducted between February 2022 and September 2023. This timescale will enable assessment of the Programme delivery, WEFO output targets, and may expect to capture observable impacts as a result of Project interventions. The specification sets out what is required, provides background information on the Final Evaluation of Business Support Services in Wales and suggestions on method, but bidders are encouraged to propose alternative methods for carrying out this work within the available budget and timescale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116250 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,450 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 11:52 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116250
- 3 Dec 2021 at 08:50 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116250

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.wavehill.com

## Provenance

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