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title: "Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145747"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145747

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## Summary

The Welsh Government recently awarded a contract for the evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. This tender process, initiated by the Welsh Government's Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, belongs to the general public services category. The tender involved conducting a process evaluation and establishing a baseline for a future impact evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan, published in 2023. This contract is part of the award stage and the supplier, the National Centre for Social Research, was selected, with the contract having been signed on 2 June 2025. This open procedure reflects the procurement process's commitment to transparency and inclusivity, aiming to evaluate the plan's effectiveness in achieving set goals. The procurement process began in the planning stage in December 2024, leading to contract award by mid-2025.

This procurement process offers businesses, especially those with expertise in social research and public policy evaluation, a significant growth opportunity. Organisations adept in qualitative assessments, impact evaluations, and with an understanding of LGBTQ+ issues will be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The open procedure employed broadens access to a range of businesses, providing SMEs a fair chance with their substantive representation among bidders. Additionally, consortia or partnerships focusing on comprehensive policy assessments are highly encouraged, potentially expanding their portfolio by engaging with major governmental evaluations like this one.

## Notice

This Open FTS tender intends to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government wishes to commission an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan.

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145747 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,971 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145747
- 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145747
- 16 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145747

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496162
  Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan - Welsh Government plan to publish an Open FTS tender in January 2025 to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals. The contract is expected to begin in April 2025 and run for a period of 2 years, concluding in March 2027. The value of the contract is estimated to be GBP150,000 to GBP 160,000 exclusive of VAT. To inform the Open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on Thursday 9th January, 1pm - 1:45pm, where contract managers will outline the project and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders. Please register your interest to bid for this opportunity via this sell2wales notice and register your place at the PIN event by contacting Hannah Bayfield - EqualityEvidenceUnit@gov.wales by 5pm on Monday, 6th January 2025.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497731
  Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan - This Open FTS tender intends to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals. The contract is expected to begin in May 2025 and run for a period of 2 years, concluding in May 2027 with an option to extend for 3 months. The value of the total contract is estimated to be GBP150,000 to GBP 160,000 exclusive of VAT.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN520299
  Evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan - This Open FTS tender intends to award a contract for an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan was published in 2023, and an Evaluability Assessment of the Action Plan was published in November 2024. As a result of this Evaluability Assessment, Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a successful bidder (or consortium) to conduct a process evaluation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan and conduct baselining work for a future impact evaluation. These will help address the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the Action Plan in achieving its goals.

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-145747
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.gov.wales/

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