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title: "Final Evaluation of the SMART Suite Operation"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-123603"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-08-01"
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# Final Evaluation of the SMART Suite Operation

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-123603

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is initiating a tender for the project titled "Final Evaluation of the SMART Suite Operation," focused on assessing the impact and context of the SMART suite in Wales. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated award of the contract scheduled for September 2022. The final report for this evaluation is expected to be delivered by June 2023. Interested bidders are encouraged to register their interest via the Sell2Wales platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and evaluation services, particularly those with experience in research, development, and innovation (RD&I). Companies capable of providing comprehensive research methodologies, including both primary and secondary research and impact assessments, will be well-positioned to compete. Collaborative bids, where expertise is consolidated through consortia, may also enhance competitive advantage for potential bidders.

## Notice

A procurement exercise is required to commission an external evaluation of the SMART suite which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund and is centred on RD&I in organisations in Wales. The three operations in the SMART suite aim to provide advice, support, funding and collaboration for RD&I in Welsh businesses and organisations. The operations have received funding under ERDF Priority Axis 1.An evaluation is required to review the indicator targets and to examine the context, impacts, and processes. The evaluation is also required to inform the future development of the programme. Proposed methodology would include primary and secondary research alongside a counterfactual impact assessment.We anticipate awarding the contract in September 2022 with the final report to be produced in June 2023.Experience of RD&I sector is desirable, bidders could consider a consortia approach to consolidate expertise.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=123603.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123603 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 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
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2022 at 10:53 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123603

## Notice URLs

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## Provenance

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