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title: "Evaluation of Additional Learning Needs"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-127698"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-12-21"
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# Evaluation of Additional Learning Needs

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-127698

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the evaluation of additional learning needs to Arad Research. The procurement process took place in Cardiff, with a total contract value of £243,750. The contract involves developing a logic model and theory of change, evaluating the implementation of the ALN system, and exploring cost implications and emerging impacts.

This tender in the research services category offers opportunities for consultancy firms specialised in research and development services, research consultancy, and social research services. Businesses with expertise in educational policy evaluation and impact assessment would be well-suited to compete in this procurement stage. The evaluation process aims to support the implementation of reforms related to the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act 2018 in Wales.

## Notice

The client is awarding a contract to carry out a formative evaluation of the additional learning needs (ALN) system. This will involve developing a logic model and theory of change, and evaluating the implementation of the ALN system including exploration of cost implications of implementing the reforms, as well as identifying any emerging impacts. The ALN system consists of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act 2018 (the ALN Act) and the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (ALN Code) and associated Regulations. The ALN system replaces the special educational needs (SEN) system in Wales. The contract was tendered via the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS - RM6126

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127698 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,750 |
| 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 | ARAD RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2022 at 14:31 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127698

## Notice URLs

- http://

## Provenance

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