Scope
Reference
QWL252612
Description
Between Spring and Summer 2026, Qualifications Wales will be approving a number of new Travel and Tourism and Hospitality and Catering qualifications.
We are seeking a number of qualification reviewers (subject experts) to work alongside our Approvals Team to help us approve an exciting new suite of Travel and Tourism and Hospitality and Catering qualifications. Contracts for Services will be awarded to successful experts for 2-10 days (non-consecutive) work per qualification.
Total value (estimated)
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2029
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
subject to performance
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
A three year Contract is awarded and other relevant work related to the specific Qualification subject maybe offered.
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
9 December 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
19 December 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Includes experience, knowledge of the specifica subject covered by the Qualification, full details are listed in the Application document attached. |
Quality |
Weighting description
The price is set as a day rate by Qualifications Wales so award criteria is 100% on Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349769
Application setting out work requirements and evaluation critieria.
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=349770
Response 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