---
title: "Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) Framework Alignment 2023-25"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-125509"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-03-07"
---

# Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) Framework Alignment 2023-25

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-125509

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) Framework Alignment 2023-25" project. The procurement involves services related to aligning qualifications frameworks to enhance learning and mobility. The procurement is being carried out by the Corporate Procurement Services based in Cardiff. The contract was awarded to Fforwm Services Limited for a value of £33,200. The contract was signed on 7th March 2023.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services to contribute to the alignment of qualifications frameworks. Businesses with expertise in secondary education, technical and vocational education, and adult education services are well-suited to compete. The procurement was conducted using an open procurement method, with a submission deadline set for 31st January 2023. Interested parties can find further details on the award and download relevant documents from the BravoSolution portal.

## Notice

Advice/representation to support ongoing alignment of the CQFW to the other UK qualifications frameworks and the EuropeanQualifications Framework (EQF) to aid transferability of learning and mobility of individuals through recognition and comparisonof qualifications, including:Advice/support to understand any impact/ramifications on the future relationship with non-EU members and alignment of thirdcountry frameworks to the EQFAdvice/support to establish a policy position on recognition of prior learning (RPL) experience and skillsAttend 2 annual CQFW Advisory Group meetings and represent the Welsh Government at the annual 5 Countries QualificationsFramework GroupProvide relevant input/advice on qualifications frameworks, validation of informal and non-formal learning and RPL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125509 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,200 |
| 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 | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 | FFORWM SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 10:17 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125509
- 3 Jan 2023 at 13:29 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125509
- 11 Oct 2022 at 13:46 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125509

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.collegeswales.ac.uk

## Provenance

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