Meithrin Natur Project Evaluation

What this is

Cwmpas wishes to appoint an external contractor to provide an independent evaluation of the delivery of the 'Meithrin Natur' project, a National Lottery Community Fund programme (delivered with Children in Wales and the Co-production Network for Wales) helping young children aged 0-5, families and expectant parents across Wales connect with nature. The buyer seeks a trusted contractor with the capacity, resources and skills to meet the requirements. This is a single-stage procedure run through Sell2Wales, with an estimated value of up to GBP 20,000 excluding VAT and suitable for consortia bidding.

Key points

• Independent evaluation of the 'Meithrin Natur' nature-connection project delivery for children aged 0-5, families and expectant parents across Wales.
• Minimum score of 200 in questions 1-5 plus pass/fail criteria (fair wage, Equality Act, sustainability/carbon plan); consortia bidding permitted.
• Single-stage procedure; estimated value up to GBP 20,000 excl VAT; deadline 27 July 2026, 12:00; estimated award 03 August 2026.

Who can bid

Single-stage procedure. Bidders must score a minimum of 200 in questions 1 to 5, and pass fail criteria: fair wage, compliance with the Equality Act 2010/2023, and provision of a Sustainable Development Policy or Carbon Reduction Plan. Suitable for consortia bidding.

How it is scored

Scored questions 1 to 5 with a minimum passing score of 200, alongside pass/fail criteria.

How to submit

Electronic responses accepted via the Sell2Wales Postbox facility at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales. Tenders may be drawn up in English or Welsh (WA Ref: 167091).

Contract period

Estimated award date 03 August 2026.

Classification

CPV 79419000 — Evaluation consultancy services Wales