Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Contact
Gerrard O'Neill
Telephone
+44 3000257095
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Evaluating Jobs Growth Wales+: Formative Evaluation
Reference number
C369/2021/2022
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
A formative evaluation of the Jobs Growth Wales + programme. The aim of the work is to provide timely, robust information on the process and take up of the programme in its first two years, and a framework for an impact evaluation (to be commissioned under a separate contract).
This will focus on the delivery, performance and initial outcomes of the programme. We expect the successful bidder to set up a research advice group, to advise on methods and recruitment of participants. A range of research methods will be needed, including interviews, workshops, analysis of monitoring information, and case studies. Research participants will include Welsh Government officials, contracted providers, other stakeholders, employers, JGW+ participants, and parents.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A formative evaluation of the Jobs Growth Wales + programme. The aim of the work is to provide timely, robust information on the process and take up of the programme in its first two years, and a framework for an impact evaluation (to be commissioned under a separate contract).
This will focus on the delivery, performance and initial outcomes of the programme. We expect the successful bidder to set up a research advice group, to advise on methods and recruitment of participants. A range of research methods will be needed, including interviews, workshops, analysis of monitoring information, and case studies. Research participants will include Welsh Government officials, contracted providers, other stakeholders, employers, JGW+ participants, and parents.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 March 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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=118450.
(WA Ref:118450)