Subject expert services for monitoring of the National Qualifications

Qualifications WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05eb8aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£84k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

01 Dec 2025

Deadline 30 Jan 2026

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

Scope

Reference
QWL252615
Total value
£84,000 excluding VAT
£100,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
16 Mar 2026 to 15 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 15 Mar 2030

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

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
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
QualityAs 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.quality100.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

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.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
16 Jan 2026, 3:00 pm
Submission deadline
30 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition