Planning

Workforce Development Planning and Practice Educator Inquiry

SOCIAL CARE WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Social Care Wales, involves the commissioning of the "Workforce Development Planning and Practice Educator Inquiry." This project, currently in the planning stage, aims to develop strategic workforce delivery plans for social work and residential childcare services, alongside investigating the role of practice educators in Wales. The primary focus is on supporting the Health and Social Care Workforce Strategy (2020–2030) and its 2024–2027 Delivery Plan. A preliminary market engagement session will be held via MS Teams on Monday, 29 September 2025 at 16:00, and interested parties are encouraged to register their interest via email. The session will provide further details, followed by a Q&A portal available until 17:00 on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, business and management consultancy, and services related to education, training, and social work. Companies with expertise in these areas can contribute to shaping the future of the social care workforce in Wales by co-producing solutions and offering evidence-based recommendations. The requirement for collaborative efforts with practitioners and stakeholders makes this an ideal tender for businesses capable of engaging deeply with the sector to deliver strategic insights and recommendations that drive workforce sustainability and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce Development Planning and Practice Educator Inquiry

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to commission the development of two strategic workforce delivery plans; one for social work and one for residential childcare services, and to conduct an inquiry into the operating context of practice educators in Wales.These outputs will support the implementation of the Health and Social Care Workforce Strategy (2020-2030) and its 2024-2027 Delivery Plan, helping to ensure a sustainable, skilled, and supported social care workforce.The work will be co-produced with the sector and informed by engagement with practitioners, stakeholders, and service users. It will provide actionable insights and recommendations to guide future workforce planning, policy development, and service improvement across social care in Wales.The aim of this commission is to strengthen and support the social care workforce in Wales through the development of targeted workforce delivery plans and a focused inquiry into the role of practice educators. This work will contribute to the implementation of the Health and Social Care Workforce Strategy (2020-2030) and its 2024-2027 Delivery Plan.The objectives are to develop:1. A Social Work Workforce Development Plan- Building on the 2022 plan to address evolving demands in social work.- Co-producing actions with the sector to support recruitment, retention, well-being, and professional development.- Aligning with strategic themes and golden threads of the workforce strategy.2. A Residential Childcare Workforce Development Plan- Supporting the implementation of the removal of profit from children's services.- Addressing workforce risks and sustainability challenges in a rapidly changing landscape.- Co-producing solutions with stakeholders to ensure service continuity and quality.3. A Practice Educator Inquiry- Investigating the operating context, challenges, and support needs of practice educators.- Gathering qualitative and quantitative insights from stakeholders.- Developing evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the infrastructure for student placements.Each workstream will result in a detailed, actionable output that informs strategic decision-making and supports workforce transformation across the sectorNOTE: 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=155957.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155957
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155957
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80000000 - Education and training 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
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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
Not specified

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

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