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Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care V2

SOCIAL CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 16:20

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 16:40

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

Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, has awarded a contract to Oxford Brookes Enterprises Limited for a pilot programme aimed at supporting career progression for ethnic minority individuals working in the social care sector in Wales. This initiative focuses on social care services and is part of a broader effort to enhance diversity in leadership roles. The contract was officially signed on 29 July 2025, and the programme is set to commence in Autumn 2025, spanning a full calendar year. The procurement process, conducted through an open tender method, falls under the services category and encompasses research, development consultancy, social research, and training services. The previous tender stage concluded with a total of six bids, leading up to the award stage as of 29 July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, training, and consultancy, particularly those specialising in social care and diversity enhancement. Companies capable of delivering innovative training solutions, leadership development, and cultural competency frameworks will find this contract beneficial. It is an excellent prospect for organisations specialising in developing educational content, coaching programmes, and evaluation methodologies to collaborate with Social Care Wales in fulfilling this strategic initiative. The programme aims to equip ethnic minority social care workers with skills necessary for leadership roles, thus supporting overall business growth and contributing to a more inclusive workforce.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care V2

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152838
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152838
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

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
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 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

OXFORD BROOKES ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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