--- title: "WPLS Independent Assessor Framework 7" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159460" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159460" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159460.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159460.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-12-23" --- # WPLS Independent Assessor Framework 7 Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159460 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159460) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159460.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) is in the planning stage of a tender process to establish the "WPLS Independent Assessor Framework 7". This procurement opportunity involves recruiting an independent assessor to evaluate the annual returns of the Welsh Public Library Standards from 2026 to 2028. Located in Cardiff, the buyer seeks services in the research and development consultancy and library services categories. With an estimated contract value of £110,000 (excluding VAT), the project requires comprehensive assessments of library performances across 22 local authorities in Wales, culminating in 22 individual reports and one collective report. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services with expertise in library performance evaluation and data analysis. Companies experienced in providing bilingual reports and conducting workshops in English and Welsh will be well-suited. Engaging in this project can cement a firm's reputation in the library and research consultancy sectors, offering potential for further involvement in public sector evaluations across the UK. The requirement for face-to-face seminars in North and South Wales also provides a platform for knowledge-sharing and networking among prominent stakeholders in the Welsh library services field. ## Notice Welsh Government is looking to recruit an independent assessor to evaluate the annual returns of the Welsh Public Library Standards for the years 2026- 2028The aim is to review and summarise, through the production of 22 individual reports, and 1 overarching report, the performance of each public library service in Wales, based on qualitative and quantitative information submitted in June each year as part of the annual reporting exercise against the Welsh Public Library Standards Framework.The objectives are:To assess local authority library service performance for 2026-2028 based on quantitative and qualitative evidence submitted by 22 local authorities. Culture officials will undertake an initial statistical analysis of the quantitative data and this information will be supplied to the successful bidder.To prepare an individual assessment report for each local authority to the timetable outlined. These reports should be evaluative, providing feedback on how the authority is performing against the WPLS Framework, with constructive suggestions for improvement where necessary. The 22 individual reports will be provided in Word format files, and will need to be provided in both English and Welsh. There will also need to be provided a combined report of all 22 authorities for publication on the webTo create an overarching report providing an all-Wales overviewTo attend a meeting of the WPLS Reference Group to discuss and moderate the findings of the assessments (The WPLS Reference Group includes the heads of three library services, Welsh Government officials, and a representative of the Welsh Local Government Association).To deliver two face-to-face seminars one in North Wales and one in South Wales to members of Society of Chief Librarians Wales presenting the findings of the overview report.The Estimated contract value for this is PS110,000 VAT exclusive.Note: To register an interest in this notice please visit the Sell2Wales website athttps://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/authority/noticecreate/Question1076.aspx?id=159460.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=159460. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159460 | | 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 | 23 Dec 2025 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2025 at 11:33 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159460 ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=159460 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/authority/noticecreate/Question1076.aspx?id=159460.NOTE ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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