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Evaluation of the Junior Apprenticeship programme in Wales

Awarded to Arad Consulting Ltd

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government(buyer)

Published
Published 10 November 2026

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Overview

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has awarded a contract for an independent evaluation of the Junior Apprenticeship programme in Wales, a college-based vocational pathway for 14- to 16-year-olds. The scope includes delivering a rapid desk-based review of evidence regarding the programme's value, assessing college delivery models to identify good practice, and producing a final report in Welsh and English. The contract was awarded to Arad Consulting Ltd on 6 November 2026 for a value of £65,000.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - limited competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
10 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Research laboratory servicesSurvey servicesSocial research servicesEvaluation consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£65,000
Award date
6 November 2026
Contract period
6 November 2026 → 31 May 2027
Contract length
7 months
Winner
  • Arad Consulting Ltd

This contract ends on 31 May 2027.

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About the winner

Arad Consulting Ltd

Based in
Cardiff
Public contracts won
4
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2 other contracts from Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government since 2019, worth £11,585,874.

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Market context

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£75,843

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Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government in the last 12 months

116

contracts awarded, worth £583,363,782 in total

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  1. Contract

    10 November 2026

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