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ArWAP Process Evaluation

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BuyerLlywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
StatusAwarded
Deadline30 Jan 2026
Value£200,000
Published5 Mar 2026

What is being bought

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.

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Awards

ArWAP Process Evaluation

Statuspending
SupplierMEL Research
Value£177,826
Contract periodFrom 18 Mar 2026 to 29 Feb 2028

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Latest release timestampThu Mar 05 2026 16:23:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Official notice URLhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082374-2025
Tender statuscomplete
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Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
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Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
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Notice history

DateEventReference
5 Mar 2026award, contract020102-2026
12 Dec 2025tender082374-2025

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