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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 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 15:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Jul 2025 at 11:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 May 2025 at 09:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
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 covering the period from 2026-2030. The buying organisation, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, is situated in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract spans several industry categories, including social research, market research, and health services, and is located within the UKL region. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which ensures a transparent and competitive selection process. The completed tender, dated 21 April 2026, moved through the award stage, with Cardiff University selected as the supplier, marking key deadlines for contract execution from 28 July 2025 to 30 September 2026, with options for up to four more years of extension.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of social and market research, data collection, and consultancy services. The substantial financial value of the contract, with a gross amount of £261,755, offers an attractive avenue for large-scale organisations with the capability to meet the technical and quality criteria outlined. Suitable vendors are those with specialised expertise in the social care sector and those able to demonstrate delivery proficiency through previous experiences and documented achievements. Furthermore, the open procedure offers SME and VCSE organisations the potential to compete, promoting innovation and growth across the industry landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Provision of a suitability skilled supplier to refine, test and deliver the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales from 2026-2030.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036255-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£218,129 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-07-29

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Social Care Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 1EW
Postcode Area
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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