Scope
Reference
QWL252610
Description
QW runs a program of measuring and exploring confidence in qualifications and the qualification system. An important part of this program is an ongoing piece of qualitative research which explores stakeholder confidence in qualifications and the qualification system. The research was initiated in 2015 and since then seven waves have been conducted With the latest contract now complete, we are tendering for a similar piece of research. The research contract will run for five years and will include three waves of data collection. Data collection will take place approximately once every 18 months. There is an option to extend for a futher wave.
Contract 1. Stakeholder Engagement Survey
Supplier
Contract value
- £99,800 excluding VAT
- £119,760 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 12 October 2030
- Possible extension to 12 April 2032
- 6 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
If no scope change and all KPIS met and further wave a data collection maybe required
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 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
- 2 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. Stakeholder Engagement 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