APPLICATION FOR SUBJECT EXPERT SERVICES CONTRACT
REF: QWQ161705
Contents
1. General information applicable to both specifications
2. Specification of services – Monitoring of general
qualifications WJEC GCSE and GCE A Level subjects .
3. Specification of services – Development of subject content
for health and social care, child care and play qualifications
4. Application response form - must be completed and returned by
the closing date and time
5. QW Terms and conditions of contract for subject expert
services (separate document)
6. Expression of interest form - must be completed and returned
asap (separate document)
APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT FOR A SUBJECT
EXPERTS SERVICE
APPLICATION REFERENCE: QWT161705
SECTION1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Qualifications Wales has been established through the
Qualifications Wales Act 2015 as the regulator of non-degree
qualifications and the qualifications system in Wales. It is a
Welsh Government Sponsored Body, independent of government, and is
accountable to the National Assembly for Wales.
We are seeking to appoint subject experts under a contract for
services to assist us in our work ensuring that qualifications and
the Welsh qualification system are effective for meeting the
reasonable needs of learners in Wales and promoting public
confidence in qualifications and the Welsh qualification
system.
Overview of the Services Required
We are currently looking for subject experts to support our
teams in the following areas:
· Development and Commissioning:
To lead on the development of subject content for a reformed
suite of Health and Social Care and Child Care qualifications that
meet the needs of learners in Wales from age 4 upwards and address
the issues raised in Qualifications Wales’ Health and Social Care
and Child Care report.
· Monitoring of general qualifications:
To ensure that our judgement of WJEC’s performance within key
qualifications is informed by appropriate subject expertise.
During the life of the contract, we may offer further work in
the following areas, subject to relevant expertise and conflict of
interest:
· Approval of general qualifications:
To review draft specification and specimen assessment materials
(SAMs) submitted for approval by the awarding body, ensuring they
are fit for purpose and meet our regulations.
· Approval of vocational qualifications:
To review draft specification and specimen assessment materials
(SAMs) submitted for approval by the awarding body, ensuring they
are fit for purpose and meet our regulations.
· Monitoring of vocational qualifications:
To ensure that our judgement of the awarding body’s performance
within key qualifications is informed by appropriate subject
expertise.
Subject expertise
We are currently looking for subject experts in:
Level
Subject area
General qualifications (monitoring)
GCSE
English Language
GCSE
Welsh Language
GCSE
Mathematics
GCSE
Mathematics Numeracy
GSCE
Geography
GCSE
French
GCSE
Biology
GCSE
Chemistry
GCSE
Physics
GCSE
Science
GCSE
Applied Science
GCE A Level
Biology *
GCE A Level
Chemistry *
GCE A Level
Computer Science *
GCE A Level
English Literature *
GCE A Level
Physics
GCE A Level
French
GCE A Level
Geography
GCE A Level
Welsh
Vocational qualifications (content development)
Level 1 to Level 3
Health and Social Care, Child Care and Play
Level 4 to Level 5
Health and Social Care, Child Care and Play – leadership and
management
*We have existing contracts for these subject areas therefore we
are seeking additional resources to provide resilience in these
areas.
The full specification and criteria to be met in considering the
awarding of these contracts are in sections two and three. These
are split into ‘lots’ related to the area of expertise. You may
apply for one or more lots.
Period of Contract
The contracts will be for a period of three years with the
option to extend for a further year. There is no guarantee of work
under the contract however we have identified some immediate
requirements in this document for which we will be calling off the
services under the contract.
Fees and Payment
The following fees will be paid upon receipt of an invoice.
· Reviewing work (approvals and monitoring) £300 per day plus
any costs incurred for travel and subsistence for attending
meetings.
· Development work (development of subject content) £400 per day
plus any costs incurred for travel and subsistence for attending
meetings.
· Travel and subsistence will be reimbursed in accordance with
our travel policy limits.
· We will not pay a teacher release fee. Teachers who may be
awarded a contract must have the approval of their school or
college to undertake the work. They should either take unpaid leave
when they are required to attend meetings relating to the contract
work during their normal working hours or we will pay the fees due
to their school or college which can then take any supply cover
costs from the fee paid and pay the balance to the teacher via
their payroll. Should you wish to be paid via your school or
college payroll, please ensure that your school agrees to do
so.
Type of contract
These are contracts for services and it is the express intention
of Qualifications Wales and the subject expert that the subject
expert is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent,
joint venture or partner of Qualifications Wales. Nothing in the
contract shall in any way be interpreted or construed as creating
or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between
Qualifications Wales and the subject expert or between
Qualifications Wales and any employee or agent of the subject
expert. Both parties acknowledge that the subject expert is not an
employee for UK tax purposes.
Who will undertake the work?
The subject expert will be solely responsible for carrying out
the contract work.
Financial risk
The subject expert should ensure that they have the necessary
financial standing and resources to meet their obligations
throughout the duration of a contract. This may include (where
appropriate) considering the level of existing work commitments and
the potential impact on resources that awarding a contract would
have. In deciding to bid for a contract, applicants should
also be aware and take in consideration the risks of becoming over-
reliant on the business, or indeed that of any customer. In doing
so, the subject expert should take into account earnings from any
other work undertaken for the Qualifications Wales as well as
potential earnings from the contract in question.
Award of Contract
Any application that is accepted will be awarded the contract
based on scoring adequately against the evaluation criteria and
weightings.
The evaluation criteria and scoring model that will be used are
set out in the specifications for services for each
requirement.
We will score each of the quality criteria on a scale of 1 to 5.
To be considered, applicants need to score at least a 3 for each of
these criteria and be able to meet the other requirements listed in
the specification for services.
Ranking of Applications
Applications achieving at least a score of 3 for each of the
quality criteria will be ranked for each subject area.
For the contracts for monitoring services, it is anticipated
that the top three* applications for each subject area will be
awarded a contract; however, there will need to be an emphasis on
individuals who can bring a balance of skills and experience for
the type of work required.
*apart from the four subjects marked with an asterix above where
we anticipate awarding contracts to the top two applications.
The ranking of the applications will inform the selection
process for the work. For example, the subject expert ranked number
one will be the first choice for selection. We will use the second
and third ranked subject experts in the case of the first ranked
subject expert being unavailable or where there is a conflict of
interest.
For the contracts for content development services, it is
anticipated that we will award a contract to the top ranked
application for each of the two areas (Levels 1 to 3 and Levels 4
to 5).
We expect to award the contract(s) for each subject before the
end of September
Application Instructions
· Before submitting your application, please ensure that you
have read the instructions and the requirements carefully.
· The application does not constitute an offer and
Qualifications Wales does not undertake to offer a contract on any
application received.
· Qualifications Wales reserves the right to accept any part of
any application or offer. Qualifications Wales will not reimburse
any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this
application.
· Applicants shall not discuss the application they intend to
make other than with professional advisers or joint applicants who
need to be consulted.
· Applications shall not be canvassed for acceptance or
discussed with the media or any other organisation or member of
staff or Board Member of Qualifications Wales.
· All proposals received shall be unconditional offers i.e. you
agree to comply with all of the contents of this application
including the specification of requirements and the terms and
conditions of contract (QW terms and conditions of contract for
subject expert services).
· Qualified applications may be rejected. Qualifications Wales’
decision as to whether or not an application is in an acceptable
form will be final.
· Applicants are responsible for all information necessary for
the preparation of their application.
· Information supplied to applicants by Qualifications Wales’
staff is supplied only for general guidance in the preparation of
the proposal application. Applicants must satisfy themselves as to
the accuracy of any such information and Qualifications Wales
accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of whatever kind
and howsoever caused arising from the use by applicants of such
information.
· No application will be accepted if it is received after the
date and time stated below unless there is a justifiable reason for
its lateness.
· All applicants shall be notified of the outcome. Applicants
must not undertake work until they have received written
notification that they have been awarded a contract.
Requests for clarification
Queries relating to the application should be emailed to
[email protected] by 17:00hrs on Tuesday 13th
September 2016. We will share responses to queries with other
applicants who have expressed an interest in applying for the
contract. The details of the requestor will be kept
confidential.
Please ensure you return the expression of interest so that we
can contact you with any clarifications.
Deadline for Submission of Proposals
Applications must be received via email to
[email protected] by 17:00hrs on Monday 19th
September 2016.
We will not access the applications until the date and time
above has passed.
Clarification of applications
Further clarification via telephone may be required to further
establish the suitability of subject experts submitting an
application.
Documents to be Completed and Returned by Applicants
Applicants must provide their response to this request for an
application using the form provided in section 4.
We look forward to receiving your submission.
SECTION 2: SPECIFICATON OF SERVICES – MONITORING OF GENERAL
QUALIFICATIONS WJEC GCSE AND GCE A LEVEL SUBJECTS.
1. Background
Qualifications Wales, as the regulator for qualifications in
Wales, conducts an annual monitoring programme on a number of key
qualifications in Wales. Subject experts assist Qualifications
Wales to establish whether standards in these qualifications
are
appropriate.
2. Aim
To commission subject experts with knowledge, understanding and
experience of teaching and/or assessment to assist us in our annual
monitoring programme and ensure that our judgement of WJEC’s
performance within key qualifications is informed by appropriate
subject expertise.
3. Objectives
Between October 2016 and July 2019, Qualifications Wales is
monitoring a number of WJEC’s GCSE and GCE subjects which were
reformed for first teaching in 2015 / 2016. These subjects
include:
Level
Subject Area
GCSE
English Language
GCSE
Welsh Language
GCSE
Mathematics
GCSE
Mathematics Numeracy
GSCE
Geography
GCSE
French
GCSE
Biology
GCSE
Chemistry
GCSE
Physics
GCSE
Science
GCSE
Applied Science
GCE A Level
Biology *
GCE A Level
Chemistry *
GCE A Level
Computer Science *
GCE A Level
English Literature *
GCE A Level
Physics
GCE A Level
French
GCE A Level
Geography
GCE A Level
Welsh
Subject experts are required to make judgements about the
appropriateness of procedures and processes employed by the
awarding body, using their own knowledge and understanding and with
reference to published criteria.
Subject experts will be provided with relevant specification(s)
and criteria to ensure that they are familiar with the
qualification criteria and with the relevant processes and
procedures for awarding accredited qualifications. Training will be
provided where necessary.
4. Requirement
The work for monitoring of the GCSE and GCE subjects will be
very similar. It will entail a subject expert attending a number of
meetings with WJEC and completing a report on each
activity.
The dates of the meetings with WJEC are not yet known.
The anticipated activities for monitoring, per year/cycle are as
follows:
Activity
Typical number of days per unit/paper
Additional days for report writing
Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting
1
0.5 (which may cover more than one unit/paper)
Non-examination assessment (NEA) moderator standardisation/
training
1
0.5
Non-examination assessment (NEA) moderation, including a report
of NEA processes
1
0.5
Examiner standardisation meeting
1
0.5
Awarding meeting
1 (whole qualification usually)
0.5
The fee for the above work is £300 per day inclusive of any
VAT.
5. Contract Award Evaluation Criteria
The following criteria and weightings will be used to evaluate
each submission. Please take note of the guidance provided within
each criterion regarding the evidence to be provided and maximum
word count relevant to each criterion. Please provide your response
in the form provided.
Applications achieving at least a score of 3 for each of the
three quality criteria will be ranked for each subject area.
It is anticipated that the top three* applications for each
subject area will be awarded a contract; however, there will need
to be an emphasis on individuals who can bring a balance of skills
and experience for the type of work required.
*apart from the four subjects marked with an asterix above where
we anticipate awarding contracts to the top two applications.
6. Evaluation Criteria Weighting
Award Evaluation Criteria
Weighting
1. Knowledge and expertise with regard to education and learning
and an understanding of associated issues within a Welsh context
that are related to the requirements of the specification.
25%
2. Knowledge and experience of regulatory, assessment and
examination processes
25%
3. Ability to make evidence based judgements and use these to
inform recommendations for future action as necessary.
25%
4. Cost of travel and subsistence. We will calculate the cost of
travel required from the address provided in your application to
the offices of WJEC Cardiff for one meeting based on the mileage
rate in our travel policy and any subsistence required as indicated
in the application response form.
25%
Please provide a CV in addition to responding to the above
criteria.
The following model will be used to score the responses to the
quality criteria.
Evidence Provided
Score
Remark
Applicant is likely to be able to meet the needs of the
Organisation.
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project is consistent, comprehensive, compelling,
directly relevant to the project in all respects and highly
credible (by being substantiated by independent sources where
possible.)
5
Absolute Confidence
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project is sufficient (in qualitative terms),
convincing, and credible.
4
Confidence
Small risk that the applicant will not be able to meet the needs
of the Organisation.
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project has minor gaps, or to a small extent is
unconvincing, lacks credibility or irrelevant to the project.
3
Minor Concerns
Moderate risk that the applicant will not be able to meet the
needs of the Organisation
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project has moderate gaps, is unconvincing.
2
Moderate Concerns
Significant risk that the applicant will not be able to meet the
needs of the Organisation.
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project has major gaps, is unconvincing in many
respects, lacks credibility, or largely irrelevant to the
project.
1
Major Concerns
Applicant will not be able to meet the needs of the
Organisation.
No evidence or misleading evidence.
0
Not acceptable
The cost of travel and subsistence(T&S) (criterion 4) will
be scored as follows for each subject area:
The lowest T&S cost will be given a score of 5 and then each
will be calculated as a % of the lowest score.
ie: (Lowest cost / cost being scored) x 100 x 5%
For example, we receive three applications for the monitoring of
a GCSE in Science.
The cost of T&S for each is as follows:
1. £90
2. £300
3. £155
Application 1 scores 5 for criterion 4
Application 2 scores 1.5 for criterion 4
Application 3 scores 2.9 for criterion 4
7.Timetable of Events
We have produced a timetable of events that will ensure the
evaluation is completed on schedule. Any variations to these
milestones must be agreed, in advance, with us and confirmed in
writing by the Contract Manager.
Proposed completion dates:
To be provided once dates for each meeting are available.
Reports to be provide within three working days of meetings.
8.Reporting
A project inception meeting (undertaken by phone) between the
subject expert and the contract manager will take place immediately
after the award of the contract, if required. This will be followed
by the successful subject expert submitting reports to the contract
manager within three working days of the relevant meetings. If
necessary, additional meetings can be convened at the request of
either the contract manager or the successful subject expert.
Submission of reports, in English, will be by email. Reports
will be signed off by Qualifications Wales.
9. Changes to the Specification
This specification document sets out our current service
requirement. It is possible that during the life of the
contract changes, for example, in the nature and volume of the work
and the timescale or other requirements will arise.
Changes to the Specification will be implemented by issuing
written amendments to all those affected by the changes.
10. Qualifications Wales’ Contact Point
The Contract Manager for Qualifications Wales will be Kerry
Davies, Qualifications Manager,
[email protected].
The Contract Manager will be the point of contact for the
subject expert during the course of the contract. He/she may
elect to meet a named representative of the contractor as and when
necessary to discuss any issues which may have arisen during the
provision of the service.
· GCSE
11. Other Requirements
Applicants must be able to deliver work to tight deadlines and
have access to and be proficient in the use of IT equipment.
Applicants should demonstrate flexibility as you may be required
to travel and occasionally stay overnight.
Applicants may be required to work some evenings and
weekends.
12. Performance
In the event of non-compliance with the Specification, the
following procedure will be followed:
· notification of complaint and requirement to comply;
· notification of unacceptable practices and / or substantial
non-compliance to the Specification of services;
· recourse to the conditions of the contract.
Subject experts’ performance will be evaluated following each
piece of work and a score allocated. The basis of this evaluation
and the scoring to be used will be agreed with successful
applicants. The evaluation will be used to determine future
allocation of work.
13. Confidentiality
We refer you to the contract clause regarding confidentiality.
Confidentiality is of prime importance to this contract. We may
require you to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to commencing
work on the contract.
SECTION 3: SPECIFICATION OF SERVICES – DEVELOPMENT OF SUBJECT
CONTENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE, CHILDCARE AND PLAY
QUALIFICATIONS
1 Background
Qualifications Wales intends to commission a contractor(s) to
‘develop the subject content for a new suite of Health and Social
Care, Childcare and Play qualifications’ that meets the needs of
learners aged 14 upwards in Wales for first teaching from September
2019.
The new suite of qualifications is intended to cover both
academic and vocational based qualifications from Levels 1 through
to 5. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 15 to 20
new qualifications developed as part of this suite.
The development of the subject content for this suite of
qualifications is expected to take approximately 75 days at a day
rate of £400 including VAT. If more than one contractor is
successful, the number of days required of each contractor will be
negotiated.
2. Introduction
Qualifications Wales has been established through the
Qualifications Wales Act 2015 as the regulator of non-degree
qualifications and the qualifications system in Wales. It is a
Welsh Government Sponsored Body, independent of government, and is
accountable to the National Assembly for Wales.
In July 2016 Qualifications Wales published its report on the
sector review of qualifications and the qualification system in
Health and Social Care, Childcare and Play and development. The
report describes actions that Qualifications Wales is committed to
in order to address issues identified in the Review.
A key activity identified in the report is the development of a
new suite of qualifications for Health and Social Care, and
Childcare for learners in Wales that meet the needs of learners in
Wales from age 14 upwards and address the issues raised during the
Health and Social Care review. The Health and Social Care –
Development and Commissioning project (“the Project”) has been
established to deliver these qualifications and carry out
activities to support their delivery and change management.
A key element of this project as a part of the development of a
new suite of qualifications is to ‘develop new subject content for
each qualification’ as such this should reduce complexity, raise
quality and increase coherence in the qualification system in
health and social care, childcare, play and development.
3.Welsh language
The Welsh language is an essential part of the cultural identity
and character of Wales. Qualifications Wales is committed to
ensuring that learners in Wales should have access to a range of
qualifications that can be assessed through the medium of Welsh and
bilingually. Qualifications Wales will therefore require the new
health and social care, childcare and play and development
qualifications to be offered and assessed both through the medium
of Welsh and English. There is however no requirement for the
successful applicant to speak Welsh,
4.Aim
The aim of this tendering exercise is to commission a contractor
(or contractors) to lead on ‘the development of subject content for
a reformed suite of health and social care and childcare
qualifications that meet the needs of learners in Wales from age 14
upwards which address the issues raised in Qualifications Wales’
Health and Social Care, and Childcare Report.
5.Outline
Key activities within the project will include:
· Working in close collaboration with key stakeholders such as
other contractors (where appropriate), the Care Council for Wales,
Play Wales, WEDs and colleagues in health, social care and play
sectors to develop a new subject content that will form the basis
of a ‘Common Core ‘embedded throughout the qualifications from
Level 1 through to Level 3.
· Develop the subject content for each of the qualifications at
levels 2-5 which are relevant and current and enable progression
into higher learning and employment.
· Consider cross border working and the requirements to practice
within other UK home nations.
· Incorporate findings from recent research, academic writings,
legislation, inquiry evidence and other relevant sources to ensure
subject content is current and relevant.
· Develop appropriate and current subject content that builds in
level of demand from Level 1 to Level 3 enabling a sequential
progression of knowledge, understanding and skills
· Develop subject content in the leadership and management of
health and social care, childcare and play at Levels 4 and 5.
6.Scope
In scope:
· The development of subject content related to the
qualifications being reformed.
Out of scope:
· The subject content of qualifications beyond those indicated
for reform.
· Assessment methodology as this will be the domain of the
awarding body.
7.Contract Award Evaluation Criteria
The following criteria and weightings will be used to evaluate
each submission. Please take note of the guidance provided within
each criterion regarding the evidence to be provided and maximum
word count relevant to each criterion. Please provide your response
in the form provided.
Applications achieving at least a score of 3 for each of the
criteria will be ranked for each subject area.
It is anticipated that we will award a contract to the top
ranked application for each of the two areas (Levels 1 to 3 and
Levels 4 to 5).
8.Evaluation Criteria Weighting
The following award criteria will be applied to the evaluation
of the quotations received.
Award Evaluation Criteria
Weighting
1. Provide evidence of experience within the Health and Social
care and Child Care Sector (including leadership and management if
applying to develop level 4 and 5 subject content)
20%
2. Provide evidence of analysis and review of information to
support the development of specific or generic subject content
30%
3. Demonstrate experience of curriculum design in Health and
Social Care and Childcare
30%
4. Provide evidence of independent working and of working with
external agencies and organisations
20%
The following model will be used to score the responses to the
quality criteria
Evidence Provided
Score
Remark
Bidder is likely to be able to meet the needs of the
Organisation.
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project is consistent, comprehensive, compelling,
directly relevant to the project in all respects and highly
credible (by being substantiated by independent sources where
possible.)
5
Absolute Confidence
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project is sufficient (in qualitative terms),
convincing, and credible.
4
Confidence
Small risk that bidder will not be able to meet the needs of the
Organisation.
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project has minor gaps, or to a small extent is
unconvincing, lacks credibility or irrelevant to the project.
3
Minor Concerns
Moderate risk that the bidder will not be able to meet the needs
of the Organisation
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project has moderate gaps, is unconvincing.
2
Moderate Concerns
Significant risk that the bidder will not be able to meet the
needs of the Organisation.
Evidence of relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills,
resource and quality measures required to provide the services
relative to the project has major gaps, is unconvincing in many
respects, lacks credibility, or largely irrelevant to the
project.
1
Major Concerns
Bidder will not be able to meet the needs of the
Organisation.
No evidence or misleading evidence.
0
Not acceptable
9.Timetable of Events
The proposed timetable for the development of subject content
for each of the new Health and Social Care, childcare and play
qualifications is as follows:
Date
Action
August 23nd 2016
Publication of the contract notice and the invitation to tender
for the development of the subject content Health and Social Care,
and Childcare qualifications
September 19th 2016
Deadline for final submission
September 23rd 2016
Award of contract
September 2016
Introduction meeting with successful applicant(s)
October 17th 2016
Commence development of subject content for level 2 and 3
qualifications in liaison with stakeholders
January (end of) 2017
Submit draft subject content
January (end of) 2017
Commence development of subject content for level 4 and 5
leadership and management qualifications in liaison with
stakeholders
March (end of) 2017
Submit draft subject content
March (end of) 2017
Commence development of subject content for level 1 and 2
qualifications in liaison with stakeholders
April 2017 (Start)
Submit draft subject content
March 2017 (end of)
Commence development of subject content for level 4 and 5
specialist qualifications in liaison with stakeholders
Submit draft subject content
May 2017
Project completion meeting for sign off
10.Changes to the Specification
This specification document sets out our current service
requirement. It is possible that during the life of the
contract changes, for example, in the nature and volume of the work
and the timescale or other requirements will arise.
Changes to the Specification will be implemented by issuing
written amendments to all those affected by the changes.
11.Qualifications Wales’ Contact Point
The Contract Manager for the Client will be Tom Croke,
Qualifications Manager, [email protected]
The Contract Manager will be the point of contact for the
contractor during the course of the contract. He/she may
elect to meet a named representative of the contractor as and when
necessary to discuss any issues which may have arisen during the
provision of the service.
12.Other Requirements
Applicants must be able to deliver work to tight deadlines and
have access to and be proficient in the use of IT equipment.
Applicants should demonstrate flexibility as you may be required
to travel and occasionally stay overnight.
Applicants may be required to work some evenings and
weekends.
13.Performance
In the event of non-compliance with the Specification, the
following procedure will be followed:
· notification of complaint and requirement to comply;
· notification of unacceptable practices and / or substantial
non-compliance to the Specification of services;
· recourse to the conditions of the contract.
Subject experts’ performance will be evaluated following each
piece of work and a score allocated. The basis of this evaluation
and the scoring to be used will be agreed with
successful applicants. The evaluation will be used to determine
future allocation of work.
14. Confidentiality
We refer you to the contract clause regarding confidentiality.
Confidentiality is of prime importance to this contract. We may
require you to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to commencing
work on the contract.
SECTION 4: APPLICATION RESPONSE FORM
Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have
read the instructions and the requirements carefully.
To be completed by the applicant and returned by email to
[email protected] by 17:00hrs on Monday 19th
September 2016
APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT FOR A SUBJECT
EXPERTS SERVICE
APPLICATION REFERENCE: QWT161705
1. I / we hereby offer to provide the service described in the
application in accordance with the terms of the application
2. I / we agree that the insertions by us of any conditions
qualifying this application tor any unauthorised alteration to any
of the application documents shall not affect the agreement and may
cause the application to be rejected.
3. If this proposal is accepted by Qualifications Wales we
undertake to enter into a formal contract in the form of the
agreement provided by Qualifications Wales.
4. I / we understand that Qualifications Wales is not bound to
accept the any application they may receive nor to pay any expense
incurred by us in connection with the preparation and submission of
this application.
5. We agree that unless and until a formal contract is prepared
and executed, this application together with Qualifications Wales’
written acceptance thereof shall form a binding contract.
6. Applicants must declare any connections they have with any
Awarding Bodies recognised by Qualifications Wales.
1. Are you (or any of your directors, partners, shareholders,
owners, officers, employees, agents or associates if applicable)
related or connected to any Board Members or employees of
Qualifications Wales involved in the procurement of this
contract?
Yes / No
If yes, please provide details:
Qualifications Wales may not contract with an interested
individual without first having taken steps to avoid or mitigate
any conflicts of interest. In the event you fail to declare a
potential conflict of interest, Qualifications Wales may cancel any
contract awarded.
2. Do you have any connections to any Awarding Bodies recognised
by Qualifications Wales?
Yes/ No
If yes, please provide details:
Qualifications Wales may not contract with an interested
individual without first having taken steps to avoid or mitigate
any conflicts of interest. In the event you fail to declare a
potential conflict of interest, Qualifications Wales may cancel any
contract awarded.
3. Do you agree to us retaining your contact details so that we
may inform you of any future contract opportunities with
Qualifications Wales?
Yes / No
Name
Signature
Your Name (if responding on behalf of an organisation)
Your Position (if responding on behalf of an organisation
Address
Post code
Email
Telephone number
Date
How did you become aware of this contract opportunity?
Level
Subject area
Please insert a X against each subject area for which you are
applying
General qualifications (monitoring)
GCSE
English Language
GCSE
Welsh Language
GCSE
Mathematics
GCSE
Mathematics Numeracy
GSCE
Geography
GCSE
French
GCSE
Biology
GCSE
Chemistry
GCSE
Physics
GCSE
Science
GCSE
Applied Science
GCE A Level
Biology
GCE A Level
Chemistry
GCE A Level
Computer Science
GCE A Level
English Literature
GCE A Level
Physics
GCE A Level
French
GCE A Level
Geography
GCE A Level
Welsh
Vocational qualifications (content development)
Level 1 to Level 3
Health and Social Care, Child Care and Play
Level 4 to Level 5
Health and Social Care, Child Care and Play – leadership and
management
RESPONSE TO THE EVALUATION CRITERIA
Applicants are asked to complete the following section in full.
Where academic qualifications, or information about subjects taught
are required, applicants must provide full details, including
level, subject and grade.
NB: We will shortlist only on the information provided in this
section.
Please ensure you provide a comprehensive account of how you
meet each criterion giving dates, examples and any other details as
appropriate.
We are looking for specific experience, characteristics and
qualities in our subject experts listed below. Please outline below
how you demonstrate against each criterion, using no more than 1500
words per section.
Please complete the response for the criteria relevant to the
specification for the services for which you are applying.
Please provide your relevant evidence in the text box following
each criterion.
Part one relates to the criteria for monitoring of general
qualifications WJEC GCSE and GCE A /Level subjects
Part two relates to the criteria for development of subject
content for health and social care, child care and play
qualifications
PART ONE:
Please complete this part if you are applying for any of the
contracts relating to monitoring of general qualifications WJEC
GCSE and GCE A / AS Level subjects.
1.Applicant demonstrates knowledge and expertise with regard to
education and learning and an understanding of associated issues
within a Welsh context that are related to the requirements of the
specification. (We will evaluate your response below and your CV to
score this criterion).CPD in your area of expertise.
2.Applicant demonstrates knowledge and experience of regulatory,
assessment and examination processes. Applicant demonstrates:
(We will evaluate your response below and your CV to score this
criterion).and linkages.
3.Applicant demonstrates ability to make evidence based
judgements and use these to inform recommendations for future
action as necessary.
(We will evaluate your response below and your CV to score this
criterion).
Will you require an overnight stay in order to attend a meeting
at WJEC, Cardiff (meetings typically start at 9:30am)?
Yes/ No
Reference
Please give the name, address, occupation and email address of
one responsible person (not related to you) to whom reference may
be sought. The referee should be your current or previous line
manager (permission should be sought prior to application) where
the application is being made by an employed individual.
Where the application is being made by a self-employed
individual the reference should relate to recent similar work /
contract undertaken.
Name:
Organisation name (if relevant):
Address:
Occupation:
Contact telephone number:
Email address*:
*Must be completed
PART TWO
Please complete this part if you are applying for either / both
of the contracts relating to development of subject content for
health and social care, child care and play qualifications
1. Applicant demonstrates evidence of experience within the
Health and Social care and Child Care Sector (including leadership
and management if applying to develop level 4 and 5 subject
content)
2.Applicant demonstrates evidence of analysis and review of
information to support the development of specific or generic
subject content
3.Applicant demonstrates experience of curriculum design in
Health and Social Care and Childcare
4.Applicant demonstrates evidence of independent working and of
working with external agencies and organisations
Reference
Please give the name, address, occupation and email address of
one responsible person (not related to you) to whom reference may
be sought. The referee should be your current or previous line
manager (permission should be sought prior to application) where
the application is being made by an employed individual.
Where the application is being made by a self-employed
individual the reference should relate to recent similar work /
contract undertaken.
Name:
Organisation Name (if relevant):
Address:
Occupation:
Contact telephone number:
Email address*:
*Must be completed
Qualifications Wales
Q2 Building, Pencarn Lane
Imperial Park,
Newport
NP10 8AR
0333 077 2701
Cymwysterau Cymru
Adeilad Q2, Lôn Pencarn
Parc Imperial,
Casnewydd
NP10 8AR
0333 077 2701
www.qualificationswales.org
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