CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

CTQ2023-02 - Market Research

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Scope of requirements – Brief

Building on our engagement with SMEs through the Agile Nation 2 project this market research seeks to better understand current Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy and practice in Wales, to determine what support will be required now and in the future to support inclusive working practices.

The research should include the following activities:

Secondary data analysis

A market analysis of:

businesses based in Wales both privately owned and PLC, segmented by size and sector, ideally with current turnover and number of employees.

public sector organisations based in Wales with a description of their area of focus, number of employees and approximate size of the human resources team.

Primary data collection

Gather and analyse data to understand current EDI policy and practice across public bodies in Wales and privately owned and PLC businesses in Wales.

Audience analysis

Map existing networks related to:

HR and leadership within the public sector in Wales.

HR and leadership for up to six sectors identified in the data analysis research in Wales.

Key Deliverables:

Research report that sets out the market size and opportunity for products and services that support businesses to set and implement EDI commitments.

Recommendations that support the development of Chwarae Teg’s strategy, and ensures alignment to market need.

Throughout the delivery of this project, we will require regular progress reports as part of contract monitoring. Key milestones will be set as part of inception meetings with the successful bidder, to ensure that each stage of the project is informed by relevant evidence and analysis.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=130665.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

We expect the maximum contract value to be £ 18,000 + vat

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Key Experience: 

Proven track record of delivery of market research to a similar scope and scale.

Clear understanding of the Welsh labour market, particularly the EDI landscape.

A good network of senior leaders within Wales, in particular within HR and EDI networks.

Quote Submission Criteria

Please provide your written quotation with the following information contained by Wednesday 19th April 2023 at 3pm

Your quotation will be scored based on a weighting of 60% experience and quality, 40% value for money:

Your organisation/individual profile outlining how your experience meets each of the key experience areas stated in the section above

Your plan to meet the key deliverables

How you align with our values and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Full breakdown of costings for the work, including VAT

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:130665)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: AN2 European Social Fund

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice