--- title: "Welsh Government Evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals Policy" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-140559" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-140559" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-140559.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-140559.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-08-16" --- # Welsh Government Evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals Policy Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-140559 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-140559) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-140559.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government has completed the procurement process for the evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales, under an open procedure. The contract, valued at £344,425, was awarded to ICF Consulting Limited. The aim of this evaluation is to assess the effectiveness of the UPFSM policy and its impacts on children, families, schools, and other stakeholders within Wales. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, having been finalised with the contract signed on 5th August 2024. The project falls under the general public services category and is primarily based in Cardiff, UKL region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for large consulting firms with expertise in policy evaluation, particularly those familiar with educational and social policies. Companies that can provide comprehensive analyses and actionable insights to inform policy decisions will find this tender particularly relevant. The Welsh Government's focus on delivering community benefits under this contract underscores the importance of suppliers who can contribute to economic and social objectives, enhancing the tender’s value for businesses aiming for growth in the public sector. ## Notice The Welsh Government is seeking to contract for an evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Welsh Government is seeking to contract for an evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales. The evaluation will consider the effectiveness of the implementation of the UPFSM policy and emerging impacts on children, their families, schools and other key stakeholder groups. The evaluation will be a key source of evidence and provide actionable evidence and insights to inform policy development. Options: Provision of a Scoping study for a counterfactual impact evaluation which may then be subject to delivery within the contract period. Contract value stated in notice includes the estimated budget for this work, which will be released should the impact evaluation be required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140559 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £603,850 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING; ICF CONSULTING SERVICES | ## 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 - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140559 - 5 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140559 - 10 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140559 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR474167 Welsh Government Evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals Policy - The Welsh Government is seeking to contract for an evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486450 Welsh Government Evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals Policy - The Welsh Government is seeking to contract for an evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG488170 Welsh Government Evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals Policy - The Welsh Government is seeking to contract for an evaluation of the Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) policy in Wales. ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-140559 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140559 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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