--- title: "Welsh Public Library Standards 2024-26 Independent Assessor" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-139800" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139800" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139800.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139800.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-05-14" --- # Welsh Public Library Standards 2024-26 Independent Assessor Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-139800 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139800) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139800.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is seeking an Independent Assessor for the Welsh Public Library Standards 2024-26. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 3rd May 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and involves Research and development consultancy services and Library services. The assessors will evaluate library services' performance based on qualitative and quantitative data and provide individual assessment reports in English and Welsh. The contract was awarded to Evidence Base Research & Evaluation with a value of £66,655.50. This tender by the Welsh Government for Library Standards presents an opportunity for research and development consultancy services and library services firms. Businesses experienced in evaluating service performance and report writing, particularly in the cultural sector, are well-suited to compete. The deadline for tender submissions was 9th April 2024, with the award period ending on 15th May 2024. The procurement method is open, and interested parties can access more information through the E-Tender platform. ## Notice Welsh Government is looking to appoint 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 in section 4. 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. A template for the report format will be provided to the successful bidder.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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139800 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 May 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £66,655 | | 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 | EVIDENCE BASE RESEARCH & EVALUATION | ## 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 - 14 May 2024 at 09:42 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139800 - 12 Mar 2024 at 09:39 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139800 ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - http://www.gov.wales - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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