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title: "Evaluation of the policy supporting Initial Teacher Education (ITE)"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-151030"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
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# Evaluation of the policy supporting Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-151030

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation of the policy supporting Initial Teacher Education (ITE)" project in Wales, under the services category. This contract was established through a call-off competition via the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126), specifically catered to the policy evaluation sector. The procurement utilised a limited method, executed without prior public tendering, and was awarded following an internal competition. The contract, estimated at GBP 149,300, was signed on 15th May 2025, following its completion stage, and will be administered over 12 months. The primary location for delivery is within the region of UKL, with the procurement falling under the Central Public Procurement techniques typically seen within federal agencies supporting general public services.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in research and policy evaluation, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality technical insights. The contract provides a path for suppliers like Alma Economics, the successful bidder, to influence policy development and support systemic growth in the ITE sector. Involvement in such government projects can bolster a company’s portfolio, demonstrating capacity and credibility in delivering substantial policy support services. As the procurement was fully electronic and SME-centric, similar organisations focused in this field, especially those already part of dynamic purchasing systems, might find substantial opportunities for progressive business expansion in government service contracts.

## Notice

A call-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Evaluation of the policy supporting Initial Teacher Education via the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126). The successful bidder will be awarded a 12 month contract with an estimated value of GBP 150,000 exc. VAT. The findings and recommendations from this research will inform the development of Welsh Government policy to ensure that the ITE sector in Wales is systematically sufficiently supported to ensure that the vision of ITE in Wales, as set out in the Criteria document, can be achieved. This may not be limited to ITE policy alone but to broader education policy, structures or resources and their role in supporting ITE in Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A cal-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Evaluation of the policy supporting Initial Teacher Education under the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126).

### Procurement Information

Call-off competition from the Research & Insights DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151030 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 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 | £149,300 |

## 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151030

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY512392
  Evaluation of the policy supporting Initial Teacher Education (ITE) - A call-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Evaluation of the policy supporting Initial Teacher Education via the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126). The successful bidder will be awarded a 12 month contract with an estimated value of GBP 150,000 exc. VAT. The findings and recommendations from this research will inform the development of Welsh Government policy to ensure that the ITE sector in Wales is systematically sufficiently supported to ensure that the vision of ITE in Wales, as set out in the Criteria document, can be achieved. This may not be limited to ITE policy alone but to broader education policy, structures or resources and their role in supporting ITE in Wales.

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-151030

## Provenance

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