Scope
Reference
QWL252615
Description
To ensure that qualifications comply with Qualifications Wales' requirements, and that qualifications and the Welsh qualification system are effective for meeting the reasonable needs of learners and employers in Wales, promoting public confidence in qualifications and the Welsh qualification system we regularly rely upon assistance from external subject experts to support our reform, approvals, and monitoring work.
We use experts such as:
• Experienced teachers
• Examiners
• Academics
• Professionals in assessment
• Professionals from vocational industries
The experts we use have detailed knowledge and experience of education and assessment and of how qualifications are taught and assessed.
We are currently seeking Subject Experts for specific subjects to work as part of our annual monitoring process, specifically focusing on the National Qualifications in Wales.
The subject areas that we need experts for are:
• Core Cymraeg and Cymraeg Language and Literature
• English Literature and Language
• Mathematics and Numeracy
• Religious Studies
• Business
• Dance
• History
• Social Studies
Total value (estimated)
- £84,000 excluding VAT
- £100,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2029
- Possible extension to 15 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
If there is no change in specification and no conflicts of interest, if all KPIs have been met, there is an opportunity to extend 12 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
During the life of the contract, we may offer work around the relevant subject area (subject to relevant expertise and the absence of any conflict of interest): discrete pieces of specific work related to the approval of the qualifications.
Work varies from a few days reviewing material and attending meetings to several periods covering exam series. Some work is in groups and some individually. This work may be paid at a daily rate of either £400 or £300 depending upon the complexity or technical knowledge required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Conditions of participation
Subject Experts may not conduct work for WJEC while contracted as an expert for Qualifications Wales.
Applicants who have previously worked for or are currently contracted to other awarding bodies besides WJEC, or other regulators will be considered, subject to the conflict-of-interest declaration that they provide on application.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | As the daily rate is fixed, evaluation is based 100% on Quality. Quality is evaluated on the applicants knowledge and experience as detailed in the application form. |
Quality | 100.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353515
Application
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353516
Response template
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353517
Application form (Welsh version)
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353518
Response template (Welsh version)
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353519
Standard Terms and Conditions for Subject Experts
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