---
title: "EVALUATION OF IN-WORK SUPPORT OPERATION"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-119821"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-07-18"
---

# EVALUATION OF IN-WORK SUPPORT OPERATION

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-119821

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is seeking to commission an evaluation of the In-Work Support Operation in Wales, a project funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). This contract, titled "EVALUATION OF IN-WORK SUPPORT OPERATION," is currently in the procurement stage, following an award made on 26 May 2022. The initiative, which has been ongoing since September 2015, aims to improve job retention rates and mitigate the effects of sickness absence on the economy. Bidders were invited to submit proposals until 21 April 2022, making this a time-sensitive opportunity for interested businesses. The services required fall under the categories of research and evaluation consultancy.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on evaluation and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in conducting impact assessments of welfare or social support programmes. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of service evaluation frameworks, as well as competence in analysing the repercussions of public health crises like Covid-19, would be ideally positioned to compete. Furthermore, collaboration among firms might be beneficial, as the authority considers consortia bidding to be suitable for this contract.

## Notice

The Client wishes to commission an evaluation of In-Work Support Operation in Wales, which is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The Operation's strategic aim is to increase job retention rates and reduce the risk to individuals of falling out of work, while also alleviating the impact of sickness absence and ill-health on the wider economy and services. The Operation started in September 2015 and will run until December 2022.The work will involve undertaking a second evaluation of the In Work Support Operation to further evaluate the performance and impact of the IWS and the impact Covid-19 has had on the service and its users

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119821 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NIACE DYSGU CYMRU |

## 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
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 10:44 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119821
- 24 Mar 2022 at 15:02 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119821

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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