QW Research: Stakeholder Confidence Survey

Qualifications WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05875aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£100k

Awarded 22 Sept 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

26 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. There is an option to extend for a futher wave.

Scope

Reference
QWL252610
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.

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

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

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

Awarded value

£100k

Award date

22 Sept 2025

Contract start

12 Oct 2025

Contract end

12 Oct 2030