Alacrity Scheme Evaluation

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The Welsh Government wishes to commission an evaluation of the Alacrity Foundation which is an entrepreneurship programme which aims to provide students which the knowledge necessary to set up and successfully manage a company. As part of the programme, graduates establish start-ups.The aim of the work specified here is to provide Welsh Government with timely, robust information in the form of an evaluation. The first stage should look at providing a high level value for money assessment. A second stage should provide an in-depth evaluation of the programme.The evaluation will review the design, management and implementation of the Alacrity programme from 2015 to assess its suitability in supporting the achievement of its aims and objectives. This will include understanding efficiency of implementation, success factors and unexpected consequences. It will review engagement and participation with international firms, and work undertaken to contribute towards being an ambassador of innovative activity in the regional economy. It will also review whether and how well the programme supports the delivery of key Welsh Government priorities, including the Employability Plan, Economic Action Plan and the Well-being of Future Generations Act. Finally, it will assess the impact of the programme, with particular consideration of the immediate and longer term outcomes and whether these have been achieved and can be attributed to Alacrity.