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Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2023 at 08:39

Tender

05 Apr 2023 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract to Cordis Bright for the project titled "Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales." The procurement process was completed on 21st November 2023. This contract falls under the services industry category, with a total contract value of £162,535. The evaluation work is expected to start in June 2023 and conclude by June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services to engage with the Welsh Government. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, allowing fair competition among potential suppliers. The buying organisation, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, encourages interested businesses to engage through electronic submission methods before the deadline on 10th May 2023.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales

Notice Description

The Welsh Government wishes to appoint a supplier to carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the Real Living Wage for social care workers in Wales. The research will involve a literature review as well as process and impact evaluations. The primary research will involve engaging with stakeholders such as providers of services, commissioners, the social care workforce and people receiving care and support in Wales. The contract is expected to commence in June 2023 and conclude in June 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government wishes to appoint a supplier to carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the Real Living Wage for social care workers in Wales. The research will involve a literature review as well as process and impact evaluations. The primary research will involve engaging with stakeholders such as providers of services, commissioners, the social care workforce and people receiving care and support in Wales. The contract is expected to commence in June 2023 and conclude in June 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bcfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034482-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christine.wells@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORDIS BRIGHT

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