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Delivery of the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales (2026-2030)

SOCIAL CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 10:48

Tender

14 May 2025 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Social Care Wales involves the delivery of the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales for the period 2026-2030. Based in Cardiff, the buying organisation operates under Welsh devolved regulations, and the project falls under the industry categories of social research, market research, and health and social work services. This process, which followed an open procurement method, has moved to the award stage, with Cardiff University identified as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 4th August 2025, running through to 30th September 2026, with a potential extension for up to four additional years. Key milestones include a standstill period ending on 30th July 2025, with a contract signature expected by 31st July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in data collection, social research, and social care services. Large organisations and consortia with experience in delivering comprehensive research projects would be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, especially given the emphasis on quality and social value. With the open procedure and the project's strategic importance within the public sector, suppliers have the opportunity to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term engagement with Social Care Wales, while contributing to the improvement of workforce data in the social care sector across Wales.

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Notice Title

Delivery of the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales (2026-2030)

Notice Description

We are seeking a suitability skilled supplier or consortium to refine, test and deliver the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales from 2026-2030. Please refer to ITT for full details of the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run initially from 28 July 2025 - 30 September 2026 with a possibility of being extended for up to a further 4 years, up to a total period of 5 years. Please see ITT section 2.9 for full timeline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,334 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£258,334 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£218,129 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-07-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE WALES
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@socialcare.wales
Contact Phone
+442920780593

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 1EW
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

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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