The Welsh Education Partnership

Is a joint venture – a long-term partnership – between the Development Bank of Wales (Welsh Government) and Meridiam to design, build, finance, operate and maintain education infrastructure over 25 years.

The objectives of the WEP programme are to establish a stable and long-term partnership that delivers education and community facilities in line with the Well-being of Future Generations Act, providing demonstrable value for money to the public sector and transparency to national and local stakeholders.

WEPCo’s role is to facilitate the delivery of up to 30 new education facilities (primarily schools and colleges) in Wales using the Mutual Investment Model (MIM) developed by the Welsh Government to finance major capital projects.

Furthermore, the Partnership seeks to develop, invest, and manage projects that offer additional beneficial outcomes for local communities through a bespoke Skills Academy Framework.

Social Value & ESG sit at the very heart of our approach and we are committed to working with our supply chains to deliver public education infrastructure that:

Improves the economic, social, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of Wales
Delivers sustainable and resilient infrastructure that improves the quality of people’s lives
Drives sustainable growth and aspiration, creating opportunities through trade, investment, jobs and skills
Embraces and champions the diversity, culture, and pride of Wales

For information relating to events & opportunities available from both WEPCo and our supply chain please email WelshEducationalPartnership@fulcrumgroup.co.uk

About WEPco

WEPCo is a Joint Venture – a long-term partnership – between the Development Bank of Wales (Welsh Government) and Meridiam to develop Education facilities on behalf of Local Authorities and Further Education Institutions in Wales.

WEPCo’s role is to facilitate the delivery of up to 30 new education facilities (primary, secondary, and further education colleges) in Wales using the Mutual Investment Model (MIM) developed by the Welsh Government to finance major capital projects.

WEPCo’s Priorities

Decarbonisation

Developing schools for the future, using resources efficiently and proportionately to contribute to measures against climate change

Future generations

Act in the interests of future generations, embedding and aligning our work & engagement with the 5 ways of working

Local Benefit

Acting for local benefit, ensuring our programmes contribute to the local economy, improving our local communities

Sustainable procurement

Consider environmental, social, economic and cultural impact of our procurement, providing value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organisation, but also to society and the economy, whilst minimising damage to the environment

Diversity and inclusion

Valuing diversity and recognising the responsibility to prioritise and promote inclusion. Taking action to eliminate unfair and inappropriate barriers, make judgements based on equity and merit, and treat people with respect and dignity

Accountability and Transparency

Acting responsibly and with transparency

WEPCo
Temple Court
Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF119HA

Tel number TBC.