QW Research: Stakeholder Confidence Survey
Estimated value
£83k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
13 Aug 2025
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.
Scope
- Reference
- QWL252610
- Total value
- £83,333 excluding VAT£100,000 including VATBelow the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 03 Nov 2025 to 02 Nov 2030Possible extension to 02 Nov 2031
One further wave of data collection or if previous waves have been delayed. If no scope change and all KPIs have been met.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 73000000
- 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality will be scored by responses to 4 sub-criterion including Methodological approach, Implemenation plan, Relevant experience and Knowledge of the qualifications System in Wales | quality | 85.00% |
| Price | Cost of delivering the survey | price | 15.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Cyber Essentials Plus certification. We will also run a Credit Reference report using Creditsafe , the credit score needs to be above 30 to be awarded the Contract.
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 29 Aug 2025, 9:00 am
- Submission deadline
- 12 Sept 2025, 9:00 am
- Submission address
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition