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Consultancy support to set priorities for research, innovation and improvement in social care 2025-

SOCIAL CARE WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, has conducted a procurement process for consultancy support to set priorities for research, innovation, and improvement in social care for the year 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 5th February 2025. Katherine Cowan Consulting Limited, located in Thame, has been awarded this contract. This effort aims to enhance Social Care Wales' internal capacity to perform priority-setting exercises with reduced reliance on external consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in research and development within the social care sector. It suits businesses that can deliver bespoke approaches to priority setting and improve organisational self-sufficiency in operational tasks. Winning such contracts can help businesses establish a foothold in the public sector, build valuable relationships, and expand their portfolio with high-impact projects. Furthermore, companies with a track record in providing innovative consultancy solutions would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and visibility in the social care industry.

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Notice Title

Consultancy support to set priorities for research, innovation and improvement in social care 2025-

Notice Description

The Supplier will support Social Care Wales to develop a bespoke approach to priority setting, and to build internal capacity to effectively deliver priority setting exercises, with less need for consultancy support or input at an operational level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147995
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147995
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 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

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

KATHERINE COWAN CONSULTING

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