Award

A Review of Social Work Education in Wales

SOCIAL CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 11:27

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 11:45

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

The procurement process for the contract titled "A Review of Social Work Education in Wales" was undertaken by Social Care Wales, located in Cardiff. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research, social research, and health and social work services. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and concluded with the award stage on 2nd September 2025, following contract signing on 28th August 2025. This process was designed to develop and recommend effective models for social work education delivery and funding in Wales, addressing recruitment challenges. The awarded supplier for the contract, valued at £44,616, is Practice Solutions Limited, a firm based in Mountain Ash.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies within the research and consultancy services sector, especially those with expertise in social work education and policy advice. Companies that can provide innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to the education and vocational needs of the social work sector would find this tender attractive. Collaboration with Social Care Wales can enhance a firm's reputation and provide a platform for influencing Wales' educational frameworks. This opportunity is well-suited for research consultancies, educational advisors, and firms with a solid track record in developing social policies or services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Review of Social Work Education in Wales

Notice Description

***CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE****The overall objective of this work is to identify and recommend sustainable, inclusive, and effective models for the delivery and funding of social work education in Wales. Addressing current recruitment challenges and better meets the needs of learners, educator, employers and other key stakeholders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152870
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152870
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,616 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 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

PRACTICE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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