Information Advice Quality Framework

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    "description": "This procurement exercise is being conducted on behalf of the Welsh Government to establish a contract for an Information and Advice Quality Framework. The IAQF was published in 2019 and many independently owned Advice Quality Standards operating in the UK have now applied for and been awarded IAQF Approved Accrediting Body status. An advice provider in Wales, who holds a quality standard awarded by an IAQF accredited body, is able to display the IAQF logo, demonstrating that their service has been independently assessed as meeting the Welsh Government\u2019s expectations of a quality assured advice service.  The IAQF continues to seek to provide a consistent approach to ensuring and assuring quality information, advice and guidance for the people of Wales. \nThe successful bidder will be required to a provide a range of support services through the new contract which will include: \n\u2022\tManagement of all processes relating to the successful operation of the Information and Advice Quality Framework for Wales (IAQF) Independent Assessment Service. \n\u2022\tManaging the reassessment process of existing IAQF Accredited Bodies for Standards Owners who wish to become quality assured under an Advice Quality Standard with the IAQF.\n\u2022\tProvide guidance, support and advice to Standard Owners. \n\u2022\tDevelop and implement a Wales wide communication strategy to raise awareness of the IAQF amongst stakeholders,\n\u2022\tEngage with other funders of advice services, including local authorities, to promote and encourage the use of Welsh Government\u2019s approach and only fund advice providers who hold an Advice Quality Standard awarded by an IAQF Accredited Body.\n\u2022\tDeliver advice and practical support to advice service providers, helping them apply for a quality standard for the first time. \n\u2022\t Provide expert advice to Welsh Government to improve the service. \n\u2022\tExplore options and share findings with Welsh Government on ways to support smaller providers to prepare for and/or undergo the audit processes to gain accreditation to an Advice Quality Standard.\nThe successful bidder will be awarded an initial 12-month contract with options to extend for a further 12 + 12 months for up to a maximum of 3 years.",
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "E-Tender Information:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.- Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the Userperforming the Registration.- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.- Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click \u201cForgot your password?\u201d- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact theHelpdesk to gain access to the Platform.- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00. Late bids will not be accepted.How To Find The ITT:- Once logged in you must click on \u2018ITT\u2019s Open to all Suppliers\u2019- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_60468 and itt_120006- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the \u0027Express an Interest\u0027button. This will move the ITT from the \u2018Open to all Suppliers\u2019 area to the \u2018My ITT\u2019s\u2019 on the home page.- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the\u2018Attachments\u2019 area.- Any questions on the ITT, please use the \u2018Messages\u2019 area to contact the buyer directly \u2013 Please do not contact the named person at the topof this notice.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest onSell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=105095(WA Ref:107985)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.",
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