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title: "Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bcfc"
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# Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bcfc

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract to Cordis Bright for the project titled "Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales." The procurement process was completed on 21st November 2023. This contract falls under the services industry category, with a total contract value of £162,535. The evaluation work is expected to start in June 2023 and conclude by June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services to engage with the Welsh Government. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, allowing fair competition among potential suppliers. The buying organisation, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, encourages interested businesses to engage through electronic submission methods before the deadline on 10th May 2023.

## Notice

The Welsh Government wishes to appoint a supplier to carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the Real Living Wage for social care workers in Wales. The research will involve a literature review as well as process and impact evaluations. The primary research will involve engaging with stakeholders such as providers of services, commissioners, the social care workforce and people receiving care and support in Wales. The contract is expected to commence in June 2023 and conclude in June 2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government wishes to appoint a supplier to carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the Real Living Wage for social care workers in Wales. The research will involve a literature review as well as process and impact evaluations. The primary research will involve engaging with stakeholders such as providers of services, commissioners, the social care workforce and people receiving care and support in Wales. The contract is expected to commence in June 2023 and conclude in June 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034482-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,000 |
| Lots value | £168,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £162,535 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORDIS BRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034482-2023
- 5 Apr 2023 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010032-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.welshgovernment@gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115828
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117747
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129370

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