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title: "RDP ex post scoping"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-123299"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-07-20"
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# RDP ex post scoping

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-123299

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a research project titled "RDP ex post scoping". This initiative aims to evaluate the achievements and impacts of the European Union's Rural Development Programme (RDP) in Wales, focusing on 2014-2020, with the evaluation set for 2024. Suppliers interested in bidding for this contract are encouraged to express their interest within 10 days. The project is categorised under services, specifically within the domains of research and market research, and is based in Cardiff, Wales.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services, evaluation consultancy, and economic and social analyses. Companies with expertise in assessing programme effectiveness and mapping evidence bases will find this procurement particularly relevant. As the Welsh Government seeks to gauge the RDP's past performance and inform future programme strategies, relevant firms can leverage their skills to contribute to meaningful evaluations that will shape subsequent rural development initiatives.

## Notice

The Welsh Government wishes to commission a piece of scoping research in preparation for the ex post evaluation of the European Union (EU) Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 in Wales which will take place in 2024. The overarching aim of the ex post will be to evaluate what the RDP in Wales has achieved against each Priority and identify areas of learning for the implementation and design of future rural programmes. In preparation, this 'scoping' work will consider the current 'state of play'.We require the supplier to:* Assess the quality and effectiveness of the programme's implementation, management and delivery, its schemes and projects that sit within it, to help inform the design and structure of systems and processes for future programmes.* Assess the outcomes, achievements and early impacts of the programme to date.* Map out the existing evidence base and to identify key data gaps or limitations that need to be addressed prior to the full ex post evaluation.* Consider RDP Priority Levels and the associated Common Evaluation Questions set by the European Commission* Assess the cross-cutting themes/ objectives (CCT/Os) in the RDP, including how these are being evidenced, and the integration, mainstreaming and the added value of the CCT/Os,We are currently testing the market as part of the procurement process. We request that any suppliers interested in bidding for the contract send a message of interest within 10 days.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123299.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123299 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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 |

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 14:06 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123299

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123299

## Provenance

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