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Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care

SOCIAL CARE WALES

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10 Jun 2025 at 17:04

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

Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, is seeking a supplier for a pilot programme designed to support career progression for ethnic minority employees in the social care sector. The “Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care” initiative aims to develop leadership skills and offer practical leadership experience. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method focusing on services within the health and social work, training, and educational sectors. Key dates to consider include the tender submission deadline on 3rd July 2025, and a subsequent award decision anticipated by 25th July 2025. The programme is set to commence in Autumn 2025 and continue over a 12-month period.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those with experience in leadership coaching and developing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Companies that can provide innovative learning materials and coaching services will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. Social Care Wales encourages consortium bids, offering a collaborative opportunity for smaller businesses with niche expertise to partner and deliver comprehensive support for this critical programme. Successful suppliers will have the chance to influence the career trajectories of ethnic minority professionals, aligning with national anti-racist action plans, while simultaneously expanding their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care

Notice Description

IntroductionSocial Care Wales is developing a pilot programme to support career progression for people working within social care in Wales who are from ethnic minority backgrounds.We know from our workforce data there are fewer people from an ethnic minority background in leadership and management roles. The aim of the programme is to support people working in direct care services (not including social work) to take their first steps into leadership and management.Aims and objectivesThe programme aims to empower ethnic minority employees in the social care sector by giving them essential skills and resources to advance their careers, promoting diversity and inclusion in leadership roles.The 12-month programme includes sessions to develop leadership skills, coaching sessions and opportunities to shadow senior leaders.The aim of the programme is to:- Support people to see themselves as leaders.- Provide visible pathways to leadership opportunities within Wales.- Understand the principles of good leadership- Opportunities for practical experience of leadership in social careWhat is required / 'The Requirements'This initiative supports the Anti-racist action plan (Wales), which was launched in 2022.This is a non-accredited programme, aimed at social care workers who are qualified at QCF level 3.The programme will support and prepare people who may choose to undertake level 4 and 5 management qualifications , post programme.We have developed an outline for the programme, which will include:-- Taught sessions- Coaching- ShadowingFor each element of the programme we have developed supporting packs, in collaboration with people with lived experience, with guidance for:- Employers supporting staff through the programme- Programme participantsThese pack will be available to the successful Supplier.The pilot training and development programme will start in Autumn 2025 and run over a 12 month period.We are looking for a Supplier who can- develop content and deliver the taught leadership sessions- provide one to one coaching for participantsPlease see Specification for more detailNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152118.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:152118)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152118
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152118
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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