ArWAP Process Evaluation

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05f49fProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£178k

Awarded 27 Feb 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

05 Mar 2026

Description

The Welsh Government is seeking to procure an external contractor to deliver a mixed-methods process and early impacts evaluation of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP). The evaluation will: assess the implementation of ArWAP; identify areas for improvement; identify and evaluate early impacts; and establish an impact baseline and evaluation framework for future impact measurement. The work will involve collecting qualitative and quantitative data, including lived experiences, through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with stakeholders, Welsh Government officials, public sector delivery partners, and the general public, with a specific focus on the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic population in Wales. The contractor will be expected to apply anti-racist, intersectional and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring compliance with Welsh Language Standards and data protection requirements. Outputs will include a revised theory of change, interim findings report, a final report with recommendations, and presentations of findings to relevant ArWAP governance groups.

Scope

Reference
C276/2025/2026
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
11 Mar 2026 to 10 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 09 Jun 2028

Contract can be extended for an additional 3 months in order to enable further work to address the aims and objectives of this evaluation. If required, this would be a time only extension with no increase to the published budget.

CPV classifications
79315000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Demonstration of a clear understanding of the policy context and rationale for undertaking the research.Demonstrate knowledge of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP) and wider subject knowledge of minority ethnic peoples’ issues in Wales including discrimination and marginalisation experienced by minority ethnic peoplequality15.00%
Proposed Methodologyclearly outline a detailed research design and demonstrate how the aims and objectives of this study will be met. Suitability of the methodology – quality and appropriateness of the approach. Demonstration of sound understanding of the challenges and priorities of the contract.quality30.00%
Staff Resourcing Evidence of staff roles and suitability of staff for those roles: A clear and detailed description of the resources to be deployed, task allocation (including evidence of the suitability of the personnel proposed for this contract in terms of their experience and skills) and time allocated to the project for each. This should include evidence of experience the personnel proposed for this contract in terms of their experience and skills (including the experience and skills requirements set out in Section 6 of the Specification). DBS checks also required as detailed below, including completion of the DBS pro forma.quality20.00%
Project Management evidence of an understanding of, and ability to meet, project timetable and dependencies / risks: A clear description of the project management plan for the research (including a timetable detailing key milestones; an outline of a robust management (including of consortia arrangements and / or sub-contractors, if any), delivery and reporting structure; and a detailed risk register).quality15.00%
Commercial responseProvision of a completed Commercial Response Template providing cost for meeting the contract requirements.cost20.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As stated in tender documents.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£178k

Award date

27 Feb 2026

Contract start

18 Mar 2026

Contract end

29 Feb 2028

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