QW Research: Stakeholder Confidence Survey

Qualifications WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05875aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£83k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

13 Aug 2025

Deadline 12 Sept 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 VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
03 Nov 2025 to 02 Nov 2030
Possible 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
QualityQuality will be scored by responses to 4 sub-criterion including Methodological approach, Implemenation plan, Relevant experience and Knowledge of the qualifications System in Walesquality85.00%
PriceCost of delivering the surveyprice15.00%

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