Award

Development of Essential Skills Learning Resources

SOCIAL CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2024 at 14:10

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Sep 2024 at 08:54

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

Social Care Wales is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "Development of Essential Skills Learning Resources" contract. This project focuses on the creation of national, bilingual, accessible, and sector-specific resources to support learners in the health and social care sector, as well as the early years and childcare sectors. The procurement stage has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Tantrwm Ltd. Key dates include the contract signing on 19 November 2024, with the initial project planning and resource draft submission expected by November 2024, and final product testing and submission scheduled for February to March 2025. This opportunity is located in Cardiff, Wales, and falls under several CPV categories, including educational and training services, research services, and social work services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational material development, especially those with expertise in bilingual, sector-specific resources for social care and early years childcare. Companies that can collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, including awarding bodies and learning providers, will find this project particularly suited for them. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio in the education and social care sectors, strengthening their position in the public procurement market and fostering long-term relationships with public sector organisations like Social Care Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of Essential Skills Learning Resources

Notice Description

Background (Phase 1)In 2023/2024 an external supplier was commissioned to conduct research on current resources being used to support learners from the social care sector, and early years and childcare sectors, with their ESW qualifications.The research report established that there is a lack of good quality, sector specific resources available to support learners to achieve their ESW qualifications. The report therefore concluded that there is a significant demand for good quality, sector specific resources, which reflect generic roles and functions and focus on getting the basic functional skills right.What is required / 'The Requirements'a Resource DevelopmentFollowing the findings of Phase 1 we are now seeking a suitability skilled and experienced supplier to work closely with Social Care Wales and other key stakeholders (including relevant awarding bodies) to develop a set of national, bilingual, accessible, and sector specific resources to support the learning and delivery of:- ESW Level 1 and 2 Application of Number for Health and Social Care (HSC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Application of Number for Early Years Childcare (EYCC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Communication for Health and Social Care (HSC)- EWS Level 1 and 2 Communication for Early Years Childcare (EYCC)The supplier must ensure that the resources align with any wider ESW developments (for example, as a result of the Qualification Wales review).The resources will be used to support learning in the context of social care. They will include care-based tasks or activities which could be used by tutors during their lessons to help confirm understanding and/or an individual independently.b Resource TestingFollowing development, the supplier must also test the resources via engagement with the Social Care Wales and other key stakeholders (i.e. awarding bodies, learning providers, learners, employers, subject matter experts and relevant advisory groups). This will be critical the ensure the resources are effective, relevant and accessible.The supplier must use the outcome of this testing to produce the final products.OutputsStage 1 (November 2024):Agree project plan and submit draft resource / proposal for Social Care Wales's approval.Stage 2 (November 2024 - February 2025):Work closely with Social Care Wales and other key stakeholders to develop and create a set of resources and materials to support the learning and delivery of:- ESW Level 1 and 2 Application of Number for Health and Social Care (HSC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Application of Number for Early Years Childcare (EYCC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Communication for Health and Social Care (HSC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Communication for Early Years Childcare (EYCC)Stage 3 (February - March 2025):Test the prototype resources with the relevant stakeholders, refine and submit final draft for approval.Provide relevant Social Care Wales officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to amend the resources and materials in future, if required.Provide final bi-lingual resources ready for use.Please see Specification for more detail

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144596
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144596
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80521000 - Training programme services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 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

TANTRWM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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