Award

Strategic support and engagement for developing a new Social Care Research, Innovation & Improvement

SOCIAL CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2023 at 10:04

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2022 at 16:54

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Social Care Wales has awarded a contract for "Strategic support and engagement for developing a new Social Care Research, Innovation & Improvement" to Nesta The Innovation Foundation. The contracting process commenced on 28th October 2022 and concluded with the contract being signed on 9th January 2023. The contract involves research and development services related to social care and innovation, aiming to create a new strategy through a detailed five-stage process including discovery, engagement, drafting, consultation, and finalization. The contract is based in Cardiff, and the procurement method was an open tender.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering research and development services, particularly in the area of social care and innovation. Companies with expertise in managing user-centred design approaches, qualitative data analysis, and social research in Wales would be well-suited to compete. The contract signifies an effort by Social Care Wales to collaborate with suppliers to improve public services and capacity building, offering a significant potential for business growth and sector development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic support and engagement for developing a new Social Care Research, Innovation & Improvement

Notice Description

What is requiredWe are looking for a supplier to help us with the development of a new Research, innovation and improvement strategy.A large focus of the supplier's work will be engaging with people across Wales, using co-production and design principles to involve people in the development of the strategy in creative and innovative ways.We are looking for a supplier with the skills and experience to deliver the full scope of this tender. We would welcome collaborative bids or proposals from consortia that incorporate the full range of skills and experience we're looking for, including:- an understanding of how research is managed, including funding arrangements and delivery- an understanding of innovation in public services (including digital innovation)- an understanding of improvement in public services- an understanding of capacity building and skills development- an understanding of knowledge mobilisation- an understanding of social care, including the devolved policy context in Wales- experience in managing user-centred design approaches- experience in qualitative data analysis and evidence synthesisWe envisage this project having five stages, as set out below. We invite potential suppliers to improve, build on or provide alternative suggestions in their response. We will agree the detailed approach during the inception stage of the project:~ Stage 1 Discovery (Purpose: to understand the current landscape)~ Stage 2 Engagement and co-design (Purpose: to identify potential strategic goals and actions to enable us to draft a strategy)~ Stage 3 Drafting the strategy (Purpose: to prepare a draft strategy)~ Stage 4 Consultation (Purpose: to gather feedback on the draft strategy. Once we have developed the draft, we would like the supplier to help us run a consultation exercise that is inclusive and supports people to be involved in the way that makes sense for them)~ Stage 5 Finalising and launching the strategy (Purpose: to finalise and launch the strategy)DeliverablesWe'll require the following deliverables in electronic format:- A brief inception report (in English), setting out the methodological approach, timescales, reporting schedules, risk management and management arrangements. The inception report should be delivered shortly after the inception meeting.- A report (in English) setting out recommendations for our new strategy, including:~ a brief, high-level review of the impact of the first strategy~ horizon scanning to identify initiatives that might be helpful e.g. Northern Ireland Research & Innovation Strategy~ key themes, potential actions and theory of change for the next 5-year strategy emerging from the engagement and co-design~ A report (in English) analysing and synthesising the consultation feedback for use by Social Care Wales in the preparation of the final strategyTo deliver these outputs, we will expect the supplier to:- Attend an inception meeting to confirm the detail and arrangements for the work required- Attend short fortnightly update meetings (30-60 minutes depending on the stage of the study) with Social Care Wales leads, with short email updates (in English) submitted 2-3 days before each meeting. The updates will include the progress of the project, emerging topics and themes, any issues identified and next steps.~ Engage people in the co-design and consultation stages. It is critical that the supplier provides accessible and engaging approaches, to support a diverse range of participants to participate. We want to include:- People who work in social care in Wales- People who use care and support and their carers- Social care researchers in Wales- Employers across the health and social care sector including statutory, private and voluntary and across children's and adult services- Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru- Regional Partnership Boards and Research, Innovation and Improvement Coordination Hubs- Trade Unions- Welsh Local Government Association- Care Inspectorate Wales- Welsh Government- Innovation organisations such as the Life Sciences Hub, Health Technology Wales, the Intensive Learning Academies, Y Lab at Cardiff University and the Bevan CommissionPlease see specification for more information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126042
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126042
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE WALES
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3003033444

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NESTA THE INNOVATION FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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