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title: "C137/2024/2025 - Evaluation of Poverty Proofing & Attainment Champions Pilot Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-149951"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# C137/2024/2025 - Evaluation of Poverty Proofing & Attainment Champions Pilot Programmes

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-149951

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process, focusing on the evaluation of Poverty Proofing & Attainment Champions Pilot Programmes. This contract, part of the CCS Research & Insights DPS - RM6126, aims to assess approaches to mitigating the impact of poverty on educational attainment in Cardiff, particularly through the mentioned pilot programmes. The procurement is classified under research services (CPV code 73110000) and the contract was officially signed on 14th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research services sector, especially those with expertise in educational program evaluation and policy recommendations. Companies capable of examining contextual mechanisms, assessing feasibility, and evaluating program effectiveness can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capability in delivering impactful research. Alma Economics Limited, based in London, has been awarded the contract, indicating the potential for similar firms to compete for future procurements requiring specialized research and analytical skills.

## Notice

Award - CCS Research & Insights DPS - RM6126The Welsh Government wishes to commission research on approaches to mitigating the impact of poverty on attainment, with a focus on the Poverty Proofing and Attainment Champions pilot programmes.The objectives of the research are:1. Examine contexts and mechanisms2. Assess the feasibility of rolling out each model to additional schools and/or clusters3. Evaluate programme effectiveness4. Provide actionable policy insights and recommendations5. Produce separate outputs for Poverty Proofing and Attainment Champions as well as an overarching analysis:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149951 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 15:01 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149951

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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