Curriculum for Wales Formative Evaluation

Concepts

• research services
• evaluation consultancy
• wales formative evaluation
• wales
• wales framework
• specific priority curriculum elements
• the overall evaluation programme
• a robust monitoring and evaluation programme
• a formative evaluation
• the formative evaluation

Location

Caerdydd / Cardiff

Description

The Welsh Government seeks to contract for a formative evaluation of the Curriculum for Wales which will provide us with the broad qualitative and quantitative picture of how the reforms are working, how practice is changing and how these changes are being experienced by practitioners, learners and their families. Each year it will include a limited number deep dive investigations to give us a more detailed understanding of specific priority curriculum elements or parts of the system.

Total Quantity or Scope

Curriculum for Wales is the cornerstone of the Welsh Government’s efforts to reform education in Wales and build an education system that raises educational standards and enjoys public confidence. The four purposes of the curriculum are the starting point and aspiration for every child and young person in Wales. Under the reforms each school is developing its own curriculum, supported by national guidance, which will enable learners to embody the four purposes of the curriculum. The Navigating the Curriculum for Wales Framework sets out the basic structure of the Curriculum for Wales. The Client wishes to commission a formative evaluation of Curriculum for Wales to understand the extent to which the reforms are working as we want and expect. The specification sets out the requirements for the evaluation and suggestions for the method, but bidders are encouraged to propose alternative methods for meeting the objectives of work within the available budget and timescale. The Scoping study for the evaluation of the curriculum and assessment reforms in Wales: final report published in July 2022 developed recommendations for a robust monitoring and evaluation programme. A Curriculum for Wales (CfW) Evaluation Plan was published on 3 July 2023. It describes the shape and purpose of the formative evaluation in the context of the overall evaluation programme.

Renewal Options

An extension option of 18 months will be included should the Client wish to extend

CPV Codes

• 73110000 - Research services
• 79310000 - Market research services
• 79311400 - Economic research services
• 79315000 - Social research services
• 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The total contract value stated includes GBP 1,400,000 for the initial contract term of 35 months and GBP 850,000 for the optional 18 months extension period. E-Tender Information: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation. - Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration. - The User who performs the Registration becomes the Super User for the Organisation. - On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password. - The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page. - In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password. - Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click “Forgot your password?” - Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation. - If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again. - Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform. - Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation). - Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact the Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform. - Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 2pm How To Find The ITT: - Once logged in you must click on ‘ITT’s Open to all Suppliers’ - The e-tender references for this contract are: project_54574, itt_106057. - Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the ‘Express an Interest button’. This will move the ITT from the ‘Open to all Suppliers’ area to the ‘My ITT’s’ on the home page. - You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the ‘Attachments’ area. - Should you have any questions on the ITT, please use the ‘Messages’ area to contact the buyer directly – Please do not contact the named person at the top of this notice. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135420 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Community benefits will be core and requirements are as stated in the procurement documents. (WA Ref:135420) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.