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
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- 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
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- 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
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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