QW Public Affairs Service

Qualifications WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-04ee23Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids

Estimated value

£34k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

17 Mar 2025

Deadline 28 Apr 2025

Description

As the independent regulator of qualifications in Wales, we need to be informed and aware of all relevant aspects of public life that are relevant to our work. We are tendering for a contract for a supplier to provide Public affairs services. The public affairs service will provide current information to help inform us and build on our existing relationships as part of our wider corporate engagement strategy. We would like our Supplier to supply a range of potential services including regular activity as well as occasional optional add-ons on a call-off basis: A weekly brief includes Senedd Cymru activity, Welsh Government activity, Political parties and individual Members of the Senedd, A Monthly report of relevant Senedd / Welsh Government activity with brief analysis of patterns; and headline roundup of relevant Westminster / UK Government activity; An annual perceptions audit of cross party Members of the Senedd. Full details are available in the Specification.

Scope

Reference
QWL242522
Total value
£34,000 excluding VAT
£40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
25 May 2025 to 25 May 2027
Possible extension to 25 May 2029

Two options to extend by 12 months

Main category
services
CPV classifications
79410000
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
Monitoring approach In your response, please provide a description of the monitoring service offered and explain how this is the most appropriate for our purposes. You should include information regarding the level of detail and tailoring proposed and suggested timings. You should also consider how you will ensure a high-quality service is maintained.quality
Audit approachIn your response provide a detailed plan outlining how the perception audit element will be achieved and how a high-quality service will be maintained annually. You should explain the methodology and targeting approach. You should include information regarding who will be completing the audit. You should also consider plans for managing risks and contingencies, and, as appropriate, data handling and storage procedures including GDPR Compliance as a data controllerquality
Relevant experience  In your response provide specific evidence of relevant experience of conducting similar or relevant activities for both the monitoring service and perception audits. Please explain how your experience will help you to complete this contract and include testimonials from clients.quality
PriceThe overall cost including VAT for providing the service over one year to include the weekly & monthly briefing reports, daily update for one year plus an annual stakeholder perceptions audit and four profile raising events and four briefing sessions.price

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
11 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
Submission deadline
28 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
Submission address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition