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Research on Volunteer Pathways into Paid Social Care Roles in Wales

SOCIAL CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 15:18

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 16:56

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

Social Care Wales has completed a public procurement process for a research project titled "Research on Volunteer Pathways into Paid Social Care Roles in Wales". This project, financed through the Welsh Government's Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant, aims to conduct qualitative research within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and social research services. The tender, which was openly available and sought a highly skilled supplier to explore volunteer experiences transitioning into paid roles in social care, has now reached the award stage. Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, was the contracting authority, and the contract was signed with Usw Commercial Services Ltd. on 17th June 2025. The competitive process initially attracted 12 bids, and the location of the assignment is within Wales, with the procuring stages spanning from late April to mid-June 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in research and analysis within the social care sector. It is ideal for businesses capable of designing and delivering comprehensive qualitative research projects. Moreover, the insights derived from this research could inform strategic developments for stakeholders within the social care industry. Companies with experience in examining volunteer dynamics or those looking to expand their portfolio in government-funded research initiatives would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for establishing a foothold or expanding their presence in the Welsh market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on Volunteer Pathways into Paid Social Care Roles in Wales

Notice Description

Social Care Wales has received further funding from Welsh Government's Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant, administered by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA). This funding will be used to commission a new piece of research to build on our existing research into the social care volunteering landscape in Wales. The new project will involve in-depth qualitative research to explore the experiences of volunteers who transition into paid roles within the social care sector.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier to design and deliver robust qualitative research exploring the experiences of social care volunteers in Wales who are either seeking or have secured paid employment within the sector. The research will also capture the perspectives of individuals involved in recruiting and supporting these volunteers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150324
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150324
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

73110000 - Research 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
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months 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

USW COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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