--- title: "Experts by Experience" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146736" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146736" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146736.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146736.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-12-13" --- # Experts by Experience Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146736 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146736) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146736.json) ## Summary Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Experts by Experience." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focused on equal opportunities consultancy services. Located in Cardiff, the Welsh Government seeks an appropriate organisation to identify, recruit, and support up to 10 individuals who are sanctuary seekers residing in Wales to act as Experts by Experience (EbE). This procurement aims to enhance policy development and integration of new arrivals under the Nation of Sanctuary policy. The agreement spans until March 2026, with a review in September 2025 to assess progress and consider extension. The estimated budget for this requirement is £70,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in supporting sanctuary seekers and advocating for their professional involvement. Ideal candidates for this contract include organisations experienced in providing services such as policy development, health and wellbeing, education, housing, employment support, and community integration for refugees and asylum seekers. Businesses that can demonstrate comprehensive support strategies for diverse groups, including those with no recourse to public funds, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to contribute to meaningful societal impact while expanding their service portfolios and client base within the public sector. ## Notice As part of the Welsh Government's Nation of Sanctuary policy, we are committed to "Involve sanctuary seekers as experts by experience at the heart of policy development and to improve the integration of new arrivals." This contract will help us to meet this commitment.The Requirement- An appropriate organisation to identify, recruit and support up to 10 people who have diverse experiences for 2024 - 2025 and 2025 - 2026. They will act as our Experts by Experience (EbE). All must have been (or currently be) sanctuary seekers residing in Wales.- The organisation would need to have demonstrable expertise in supporting sanctuary seekers to self-advocate in a professional environment.- We would like to ensure the selected expert panel include refugees, current asylum seekers and those refused asylum.- Ideally, the selected panel will also include a mix of national backgrounds, sex or gender, sexual identity or age. This is to encourage the greatest possible range of viewpoints brought to bear in considering Welsh Government policies.- Although the panel will bring their own individual experiences to this work, we really want the panel to be representing a wide range of sanctuary seekers living in Wales.- Three types of support to Welsh Government is required:1. Attendance and contributions to policy development working groups.2. Lead focus groups with other sanctuary seekers and report findings.3. Attend Nation of Sanctuary meetings to help us make progress.Groups- Policy development workstreams- Monthly (x10) - 1hr meeting with 1hr prep time = up to 20hrs per EbE per year- Workstreams:- Welcome Ticket- No Recourse to Public Funds- Future asylum accommodation requirement- Health- Sanctuary website improvements- [To Be Decided x 5 - Input from EbE and WG colleagues requested]- Nation of Sanctuary Governance structure- Nation of Sanctuary Chapter Group (x4) - 1hr meeting with 1hr prep time = 8hrs per EbE per year.- Partnership Board (x4) - 1hr meeting with 1hr prep time = 8hrs per EbE per year.- Resettlement Forum (x10) - To be discussed with existing attendees. 1hr meeting with 1hr prep time = 20hrs per EbE per year.- Wales Asylum Forum (x10) - To be discussed with existing attendees. 1hr meeting with 1hr prep time = 20hrs per EbE per year.- Focus groups with other EbE- Each EbE to lead at least two focus groups with sanctuary seekers who are not part of the panel. This is to build awareness of experiences of others which can help with working groups and governance meetings.- Focus groups suggested to involve 2hrs delivery and 2hrs prep time = 8hrs per EbE. 80hrs total for all EbE.Expertise we need- Expertise and Experience with the Asylum Process - Individuals who have gone through the asylum application process can provide insights into the challenges and barriers faced.- Health and Wellbeing - Those who have experienced difficulties in accessing healthcare services (including mental health) can highlight gaps and suggest improvements to ensure better health outcomes for refugees and asylum seekers.- Education and Language - Individuals who have faced obstacles in accessing education or language classes can offer perspectives on how to make these services more accessible and effective.- Housing and Accommodation - Experiences of finding and maintaining stable housing can inform policies to provide better support and housing solutions for refugees and asylum seekers.- Employment - Those who have struggled to find employment can share their experiences to help develop programs that support job readiness and integration.- Community Integration and Social Support - Insights from individuals who have successfully integrated into their communities can help create programs that foster social inclusion and community support.- No Recourse to Public Funds - Insights from individuals who have had to navigate life in Wales without access to Public Funds.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=146736. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146736 | | 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 | 13 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 - 13 Dec 2024 at 08:39 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146736 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146736 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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