Scope
Reference
QWL252611
Description
Qualifications Wales wishes to develop a guidance document which proposes standardised terminology, with accompanying definitions, for processes and activities carried out to meet quality assurance requirements. We intend for this document to be made available to awarding bodies and centres to act as a reference tool that supports the development, implementation and administration of qualifications and assessments. To support the development of this guidance, we are seeking a supplier to:
undertake a desk-based review of existing terminology and how it is used across a range of 14-16 qualifications, exploring the differences and consistencies in its application, and key lines of enquiry for the next stage
engage with awarding bodies (including any relevant awarding body associations) and centres to explore their working understanding and application of quality assurance-related terminology
produce a final recommendations document for standardised terminology, informed by the previous activity stages.
Total value (estimated)
- £7,500 excluding VAT
- £9,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 27 February 2026
- 2 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | See ITT for full details, quality includes experience, knowledge, plan |
Quality |
| Price | Price is worth 15% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality 85% Price 15%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348944
Terms and Conditions
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348945
Form of Tender
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348946
Freedom of information
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349135
Invitation to tender including full specification and instructions
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349136
Response template
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349138
Pricing template
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