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title: "Post Qualifying Framework for Social Workers in Wales - Commissioning Programmes Development and Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03263c"
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# Post Qualifying Framework for Social Workers in Wales - Commissioning Programmes Development and Delivery

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03263c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Post Qualifying Framework for Social Workers in Wales – Commissioning Programmes Development and Delivery" is being undertaken by Social Care Wales, a Welsh Government Sponsored Body based in Cardiff. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically higher education services, with a value of £150,000. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procurement method. The initial deadline for submissions was extended to 13 May 2022, following considerations for the Easter holiday and the complexity of the tender.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and those with expertise in developing vocational training frameworks. Companies that can provide programmes focused on ongoing professional development for social workers are especially suited to compete, along with those able to deliver services in both Welsh and English. Firms that offer academic curriculum development, assessment methodologies, and training services can position themselves effectively within this procurement, which aims to enhance the professional competency of social workers across Wales.

## Notice

Social Care Wales are seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a new post-qualifying framework to provide a coherent continued professional development pathway for social workers. It was designed to replace the three defunct CPEL modules - consultant social worker, experienced practitioner and senior practitioner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purposes of this commission, The purpose of this new post-qualifying framework is to provide a coherent continued professional development pathway for social workers. It was designed to replace the three defunct CPEL modules - consultant social worker, experienced practitioner and senior practitioner. If all components are completed it is equivalent to a Masters level. Social Care Wales requires a Higher Education Institution (HEI), or group of HEIs working together, to use the agreed model for the delivery of the new Post Qualifying Framework (The Framework) and the agreed learning outcomes for these programmes to: - develop the curriculum and assessment methodology for the new Framework - produce learning and programme materials - validate the programmes - submit the programmes for Social Care Wales approval in accordance with The Approval and Inspection of Post Qualifying Courses for Social Workers (Wales) Rules 2018 - undertake active promotion of the programmes to employers across the social care sector - deliver the approved programmes for relevant social workers across Wales in line with the regulatory requirements of Social Care Wales; and - have the ability to deliver the approved programmes through the medium of Welsh and English.

Renewal: The contract will run initially for three years, with the potential of a renewal period for an additional seven years (with break clauses inserted allowing Social Care Wales to terminate the agreement at its absolute discretion should there be a requirement to do so).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018911-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 1EW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018911-2022
- 30 Mar 2022 at 10:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008514-2022
- 30 Mar 2022 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008098-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- http://www.socialcare.wales
- https://www.eapa.org.uk/eap-resources/
- https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim21715
- https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim21845
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0289

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