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Distance Learning Programme for Social Work in Wales

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Distance Learning Programme for Social Work in Wales" has been completed by Carmarthenshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority. The contract was awarded to The Open University in Wales and involves the provision of education and training services under a direct procurement method, classified as a below-threshold contract without competition. This programme, aligned with Social Care Wales's regulatory standards, falls under the services category and is set to be active from 18th June 2025 to 18th June 2030. The key region involved is UKL14 within the United Kingdom, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for educational service providers specialising in distance learning and social work training. It highlights a demand for organisations that can offer specialised, accredited educational content within the social services sector, making it particularly suitable for large-scale educational institutions that can meet these regulatory requirements. Businesses looking to expand within the UK regions, specifically in Wales, can leverage such contracts to build a robust portfolio in public sector education and training. This contract's completion indicates the potential for future opportunities in the evolving landscape of public sector educational services.

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Notice Title

Distance Learning Programme for Social Work in Wales

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned a provider of a distance learning programme for social work in Wales which meets the requirements set by the regulatory body, Social Care Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033478-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£447,059 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
haldavies@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY IN WALES

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