--- title: "Establishment and operation of a fund for disabled candidates standing for election in Wales" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146340" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146340" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146340.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146340.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-12-02" --- # Establishment and operation of a fund for disabled candidates standing for election in Wales Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146340 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146340) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146340.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is initiating a procurement process to find an appropriate fund administrator to manage the establishment and operation of a fund supporting disabled candidates standing for election in Wales. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage as of 2 December 2024. The contract will span two electoral cycles: the Senedd election in May 2026 and local government election in May 2027. The fund, valued up to GBP 75,000, will cover the additional costs disabled candidates incur while seeking election, with the successful bidder responsible for preparation, awareness-raising, and managing the application process. The buying organisation, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, is based in Cardiff, and the procurement falls under the services category, specifically equal opportunities consultancy services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management, consultancy services, and those experienced in promoting equal opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in managing similar funds or support services, particularly in promoting and aiding applicants through advisory services. By securing this contract, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunities, potentially enhancing their reputation and opening doors to further public sector contracts. The successful supplier will not only manage the fund but play a crucial role in shaping its impact, ensuring the fund meets the needs of disabled candidates effectively. ## Notice The Welsh Government is seeking an appropriate fund administrator to deliver a contract for preparation, awareness raising and operation of a fund to support disabled candidates seeking election to the Senedd in May 2026 and local government in May 2027. The fund (not part of this contract) will provide support to cover the additional costs of seeking election because of candidates' disabilities. The value of the fund is currently set at up to GBP75,000 across the two election cycles. The successful bidder will be paid a fee to deliver the contract the value of which will be confirmed in the tender documents.The contract to manage the fund will build on the pilot Access to Elected Office fund developed and operated by Disability Wales at the 2021 and 2022 Senedd and local government elections in Wales where awards of approximately PS24,000 were made to 23 applicants. Further information regarding the Access to Elected Office Fund Wales - Disability Wales pilot can be found here - https://www.disabilitywales.org/projects/access-to-elected-office-fund-wales/Since the pilot there has been a high level of interest and support for the fund, and we anticipate future demand will be higher. A key part of the role for the supplier will be promoting the fund, encouraging and providing support to potential applicants.The supplier will be expected to take account of recommendations from the independent evaluation of the fund and other parameters specified by the Welsh Ministers in developing and setting up the new fund. The Review of the Access to Elected Office Fund for Wales pilot can be found here -https://www.gov.wales/review-access-elected-office-fund-wales-pilotThe successful supplier will be awarded a 2 year contract which will cover the election cycles for the May 2026 Senedd and May 2027 local ordinary elections (with the possibility of extension) to deliver the following service requirements:* Developing the fund within parameters issued by Welsh Ministers- Promoting and Publicising the scheme to potential applicants- Development and operation of advisory service for potential applicants about support available- Development and operation of application and assessment process and decision making about approval / rejection of applications- Provision of funding for successful applications - either direct to successful applicants or to providers of services to them through Welsh Government financing processes- Reporting to Welsh Government and records management.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=146340. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146340 | | 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 | 2 Dec 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 13:00 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146340 ## Notice URLs - https://www.disabilitywales.org/projects/access-to-elected-office-fund-wales/Since - https://www.gov.wales/ - https://www.gov.wales/review-access-elected-office-fund-wales-pilotThe - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146340 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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