Scope
Reference
QWL252604
Description
QW runs a program of measuring and exploring confidence in qualifications and the qualification system. An important part of this program has been conducting an annual survey to provide QW with measurements of public confidence in non-degree qualifications in Wales . Beaufort previously ran this, but the Contract has expired. QW are changing to a biennual survey (every two years). The successful bidder will be required to deliver the survey, analyse responses and report on results.
Contract 1. Public Opinons Survey
Supplier
Contract value
- £26,140 excluding VAT
- £31,368 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 June 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 July 2025 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2033
- 7 years, 11 months, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
One extension of 24 months (one further survey) if no scope change and all KPIs met
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to include additional survey questions
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Beaufort Research Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGNB-5284-CVTX
Tudor House, 16 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
United Kingdom
Email: Fiona@beaufortresearch.co.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Public Opinons Survey
Contracting authority
Qualifications Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVT-3973-CLLV
Q2 Building, Pencarn Lane
Newport
NP10 8AR
United Kingdom
Contact name: stephanie molina
Telephone: +441633373233
Email: stephanie.molina@qualifications.wales
Website: http://www.qualifications.wales
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales