Notice Information
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Notice Title
Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care V2
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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 packs will be available to the successful Supplier.The employers taking part in the programme will be supported with access to a cultural competency scheme. This element will be provided by a separate supplier, who will ensure the employers taking part in the scheme provide a safe and culturally competent workplace for programme participants.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- Manage the overall programme and liaise with pilot sites to ensure smooth delivery- develop content and deliver the taught leadership sessions- provide one to one coaching for participants- Liaise with the organisation delivering the Cultural Competency Scheme that support the pilot sites- Contribute to agreed approaches of evaluation as the programme is delivered and particularly at the end of the programmePlease see Specification for more detail
Notice Details
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Notice Details
- Open Contracting ID
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ocds-kuma6s-152838
- Publication Source
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Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
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https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152838
- Current Stage
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Award
- All Stages
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Tender, Award
- Notice Type
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S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
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Standard
- Procurement Category
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Services
- Procurement Method
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Open
- Procurement Method Details
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Not specified
- Tender Suitability
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Not specified
- Awardee Scale
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Not specified
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
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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
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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
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Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
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Not specified
- Lots Value
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Not specified
- Awards Value
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Not specified
- Contracts Value
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Not specified
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Notice Dates
- Publication Date
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29 Jul 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
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16 Jul 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
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Not specified
- Award Date
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29 Jul 20252 months ago
- Contract Period
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Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
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Not specified
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Notice Status
- Tender Status
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Not Specified
- Lots Status
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Not Specified
- Awards Status
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Not Specified
- Contracts Status
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Active
Buyer & Supplier
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Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Contact Name
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Procurement Team
- Contact Email
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Not specified
- Contact Phone
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+44 3003033444
- Locality
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CARDIFF
- Postcode
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CF10 1EW
- Post Town
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Cardiff
- Country
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Wales
- Major Region (ITL 1)
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TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
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TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
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TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
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Not specified
- Local Authority
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Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
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Cathays
- Westminster Constituency
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Cardiff South and Penarth
Buyer Location
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Supplier Information
Further Information
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Notice Documents
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https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=2
30th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender and Specification -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=3
30th June 2025 - Atodiad 1 - Holiadur Cyn Cymhwyso -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=4
30th June 2025 - Appendix 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=5
30th June 2025 - Atodiad 2 - Templed Ymateb Ansawdd / Gwerth Cymdeithasol -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=6
30th June 2025 - Appendix 2 - Quality / Social Value Response Template -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=7
30th June 2025 - Atodiad 3 - Templed Ymateb Materion Ariannol / Prisio -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=8
30th June 2025 - Appendix 3 - Financial / Pricing Response Template -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=9
30th June 2025 - Atodiad 4 - Canllawiau Ton Llais Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=10
30th June 2025 - Appendix 4 - Social Care Wales' Tone of Voice Guidelines -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=11
30th June 2025 - Atodiad 5 - Canllawiau Brandio Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=12
30th June 2025 - Appendix 5 - Social Care Wales' Branding Guidelines -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=13
30th June 2025 - Atodiad 6 - Ffurf y Tendr -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=14
30th June 2025 - Appendix 6 - Form of Tender -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=15
30th June 2025 - Social Care Wales - Terms and Conditions -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=1
30th June 2025 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro a Manyleb
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Notice URLs
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