--- title: "WPLS Framework 6 Extension Independent Assessor 2023/24 and 2024/25" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-139317" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139317" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139317.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139317.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-02-23" --- # WPLS Framework 6 Extension Independent Assessor 2023/24 and 2024/25 Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-139317 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139317) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139317.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is planning a tender process for the WPLS Framework 6 Extension Independent Assessor 2023/24 and 2024/25. The procurement aims to recruit an independent assessor to evaluate the annual returns of the Welsh Public Library Standards for the specified years, producing individual and overarching reports on the performance of each public library service in Wales against the framework. The budget range for this tender is £65,000 - £70,000, with an expected start date of the tender process on 12th March 2024. This opportunity is suitable for businesses providing research and development consultancy services or library services. Companies interested in compiling evaluative reports, meeting tight deadlines, and working bilingually in English and Welsh would be well-suited to compete. The tender process involves assessing performance based on quantitative and qualitative evidence, providing constructive feedback for improvement, and facilitating discussions with key stakeholders in the library services sector. ## Notice Welsh Government is looking to recruit an independent assessor to evaluate the annual returns of the Welsh Public Library Standards for the years 2023-24 and 2024-25.The aim is to review and summarise, through the production of 22 individual reports, and 1 overarching report, the performance of each public library service in Wales, based on qualitative and quantitative information submitted in June each year as part of the annual reporting exercise against the Welsh Public Library Standards Framework.The objectives are:*To assess local authority library service performance for 2023-24, and 2024-25 based on quantitative and qualitative evidence submitted by 22 local authorities. Culture officials will undertake an initial statistical analysis of the quantitative data and this information will be supplied to the successful bidder.*To prepare an individual assessment report for each local authority to the timetable outlined. These reports should be evaluative, providing feedback on how the authority is performing against the WPLS Framework, with constructive suggestions for improvement where necessary. The 22 individual reports will be provided in Word format files, and will need to be provided in both English and Welsh. There will also need to be provided a combined report of all 22 authorities for publication on the web*To create an overarching report providing an all-Wales overview*To attend a meeting of the WPLS Reference Group to discuss and moderate the findings of the assessments (The WPLS Reference Group includes the heads of three library services, Welsh Government officials, and a representative of the Welsh Local Government Association).*To deliver a face-to-face seminar to members of Society of Chief Librarians Wales presenting the findings of the overview report.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=139317. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139317 | | 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 | 23 Feb 2024 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2024 at 08:58 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139317 ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139317 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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