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title: "An evaluation of the Culture Division Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP) grants programme"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141145"
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published: "2024-07-26"
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# An evaluation of the Culture Division Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP) grants programme

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141145

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## Summary

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) has awarded a contract for an evaluation of the Culture Division Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP) grants programme. The buying organisation is located in Cardiff, and the procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and consultancy in the domains of Museums, Archives, Libraries, and the Arts. The awarded contract, valued at £69,950, commenced on 16th July 2024 and involves Mel Research from Birmingham as the supplier. This contract is part of an ongoing effort to support organisations at national, local, and community levels through the ArWAP Culture Fund, spanning three financial years up to December 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in social research, evaluation consultancy, and the design and execution of research and development projects. SMEs with a strong portfolio in these areas could find such tenders valuable for business growth, enabling them to engage with public sector initiatives that have a meaningful societal impact. The Welsh Government's commitment to anti-racist and cultural initiatives provides a robust platform for businesses eager to contribute to significant policy evaluations and community support programmes.

## Notice

Culture Division wishes to commission an independent process and theory-based impact evaluation of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP) grants programme. Culture Division covers the remit areas of Museums, Archives, Libraries, and the Arts and delivers on key Programme for Government commitments including the Culture, Heritage, and Sport ArWAP goals. The ArWAP Culture Fund provides grant funding across three different strands of programme delivery over three financial years up to December 2025 to support organisations at national, local and community level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141145 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,950 |
| 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 | MEL RESEARCH |

## 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
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:15 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141145
- 13 May 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141145

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

## Provenance

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