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ArWAP Process Evaluation

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 14:13.

Opportunity overview

The Welsh Government is seeking to procure an external contractor to deliver a mixed-methods process and early impacts evaluation of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP). The evaluation will: assess the implementation of ArWAP; identify areas for improvement; identify and evaluate early impacts; and establish an impact baseline and evaluation framework for future impact measurement. The work will involve collecting qualitative and quantitative data, including lived experiences, through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with stakeholders, Welsh Government officials, public sector delivery partners, and the general public, with a specific focus on the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic population in Wales. The contractor will be expected to apply anti-racist, intersectional and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring compliance with Welsh Language Standards and data protection requirements. Outputs will include a revised theory of change, interim findings report, a final report with recommendations, and presentations of findings to relevant ArWAP governance groups.

Classification

  • CPV79315000 — Social research services

Lots

  • Lot 1£200k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C276/2025/2026
Status
cancelled
Published risks
Please see tender documents
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
10 Mar 2026, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
29 Jan 2026, 14:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Please see tender documents

Enquiry period

Ends
22 Jan 2026, 17:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en
cy

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
240,000

Renewal

Description
Contract can be extended for an additional 3 months in order to enable further work to address the aims and objectives of this evaluation. If required, this would be resourced through the existing budget for this work.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Demonstration of a clear understanding of the policy context and rationale for undertaking the research.
Type
quality
Description
Demonstrate knowledge of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP) and wider subject knowledge of minority ethnic peoples’ issues in Wales including discrimination and marginalisation experienced by minority ethnic people

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Proposed Methodology
Type
quality
Description
clearly outline a detailed research design and demonstrate how the aims and objectives of this study will be met. Suitability of the methodology – quality and appropriateness of the approach. Demonstration of sound understanding of the challenges and priorities of the contract.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Staff Resourcing
Type
quality
Description
Evidence of staff roles and suitability of staff for those roles: A clear and detailed description of the resources to be deployed, task allocation (including evidence of the suitability of the personnel proposed for this contract in terms of their experience and skills) and time allocated to the project for each. This should include evidence of experience the personnel proposed for this contract in terms of their experience and skills (including the experience and skills requirements set out in Section 6 of the Specification). DBS checks also required as detailed below, including completion of the DBS pro forma.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Project Management
Type
quality
Description
evidence of an understanding of, and ability to meet, project timetable and dependencies / risks: A clear description of the project management plan for the research (including a timetable detailing key milestones; an outline of a robust management (including of consortia arrangements and / or sub-contractors, if any), delivery and reporting structure; and a detailed risk register).

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Commercial response
Type
cost
Description
Provision of a completed Commercial Response Template providing cost for meeting the contract requirements.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
10 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
11 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
9 Jun 2028, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As stated in tender documents.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As stated in tender documents.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79315000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social research services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Description
All documents are available in etenderwales. Project_61161 Itt_121216
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
L-2
Description
See tender documents.
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 3
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 4
Id
081810-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
11 Dec 2025, 10:43
Entry 5
Id
081856-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
11 Dec 2025, 11:28

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
Evaluation using established methodological approach.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Name
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF10 3NQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
CPS Advice Mailbox

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Status Details
The notice was published in error. A new contract notice will be published for the procurement in due course.
Final Status Date
11 Dec 2025, 00:00

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF10 3NQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05f372-2025-12-11T11:28:09ZTender notice on Find a Tender ·