Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Contact
Paul Robertson
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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Educational attainment expert advisory services
Reference number
22/23-289
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government wishes to procure a package of internationally recognised expert advisory services to improve education and reduce the impact of poverty on educational attainment.
This must include:
a pre-existing off-the-shelf online toolkit, informed by a robust evidence base from high quality and internationally recognised research and evaluation of effective teaching practice;
commitment to develop the evidence and case studies to inform a contextualised resource specifically for educators in Wales, drawing on existing effective practice;
providing access to established international and UK networks of educators and researchers to collaborate on improving education and reducing the impact of poverty on educational attainment; and
specific time commitments to support Welsh policy development drawing on internationally recognised organisational expertise.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Services will be delivered remotely to schools across Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This PIN is to ascertain the availability of suppliers in the marketplace, that are able to meet the requirements.
Further discussions may be required with interested suppliers, to confirm their ability to meet the requirement.
The potential contract will be for 3 years and will include:
Implementation services;
3 year license; and
Support & advice services.
The estimated value of 250,000GBP shall cover the above services.
two.2.14) Additional information
The proposed toolkit must be made available bilingually (both English and Welsh) and meet current WCAG AA accessibility standards.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 May 2023
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
Please note this PIN notice if for early market engagement and may not result in a tender exercise.
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=129284.
(WA Ref:129284)