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Review of Draft Reimbursement Policy

SOCIAL CARE WALES

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13 Nov 2025 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Care Wales, located in Cardiff, has awarded a contract concerning the 'Review of Draft Reimbursement Policy' to Brodies LLP, based in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on legal services, as per the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) classification. The procurement stage is 'Award', and the requirement aims to ensure the draft reimbursement policy complies with UK tax law and HMRC requirements. The tender process was initiated with the aim for the successful bidder to provide written guidance by 31 October 2025, ensuring application of relevant legislation and recommended mitigations for related tax risks.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses in the legal advisory sector, particularly those with expertise in taxation compliance and policy development in the social care domain. Companies that provide specialist advice on employment tax risks could find significant growth potential in such contracts as they enable them to showcase their expertise in legal compliance and policy enhancement. The requirement for clear, written guidance also opens doors for businesses well-versed in legislative applications and advisory services, allowing them to forge strong ties with public service organisations like Social Care Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of Draft Reimbursement Policy

Notice Description

IntroductionSocial Care Wales is committed to involving people who use care and support in how we develop our products, services and support. We want to see how we can reimburse them for their time and contributions to support the development of our resources, products and services for the social care and early years workforce.We have drafted a policy to govern reimbursements and now are now seeking specialist advice to ensure our approach is compliant with UK tax law and HMRC requirements. We will not be giving personal tax advice to individuals, but we want to ensure our policy and processes comply with our organisational responsibilities.What is required/'The Requirements'The successful supplier will;Review of draft reimbursement policyProvide advice covering reimbursements to people who either work for social care organisations or people who are not employed.With consideration for paying them for the time spent on their involvement and any associated employment tax risks.Social Care Wales will be looking to have clear written guidance from the successful Supplier and advice through written documentation by 31 October 2025.Aims and objectivesTo review Social Care Wales draft reimbursement policy.To explain how relevant legislation applies to each risk.To recommend mitigations for identified risks.To advise on the correct treatment of different routes - whether a person is connected to a social care organisation or is not employedTo highlight any thresholds or conditions that may change tax treatment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158096
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158096
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 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

BRODIES

Further Information

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