Award

Evaluation of Pay Structures to Support Recruitment and Retention in Social Care in Wales

SOCIAL CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 10:57

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 12:00

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

The procurement process initiated by Social Care Wales involves the evaluation of pay structures to improve recruitment and retention in the social care sector across Wales. The main focus of this tender is related to services, specifically data collection, market research, and social research services, as outlined in various CPV classifications. Located in Cardiff, Social Care Wales sought suppliers through an open procurement method, with submissions accepted electronically up until 27th October 2025. The award stage of this procurement has been reached as of 14th November 2025, and the contract has been signed with Oxford Brookes Enterprises Limited, effective from the same date.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and data analysis, particularly those with expertise in social services and workforce development. Companies specialising in health and social care services would find such contracts instrumental for growth, tapping into governmental projects that aim to enhance public welfare systems. Consortia with complementary skills are encouraged, offering a collaborative approach to fulfil the comprehensive requirements set forth by Social Care Wales, thereby fostering innovation and sustainable practices in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of Pay Structures to Support Recruitment and Retention in Social Care in Wales

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to assess existing pay rates for social care workers in Wales and recommend changes to improve the equity and support workforce sustainability. Please see ITT for full scope of requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156201
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156201
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research 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
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 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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