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title: "Delivery of the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales (2026-2030)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512a8"
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# Delivery of the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales (2026-2030)

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512a8

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Social Care Wales involves the delivery of the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales covering the period from 2026-2030. The buying organisation, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, is situated in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract spans several industry categories, including social research, market research, and health services, and is located within the UKL region. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which ensures a transparent and competitive selection process. The completed tender, dated 21 April 2026, moved through the award stage, with Cardiff University selected as the supplier, marking key deadlines for contract execution from 28 July 2025 to 30 September 2026, with options for up to four more years of extension.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of social and market research, data collection, and consultancy services. The substantial financial value of the contract, with a gross amount of £261,755, offers an attractive avenue for large-scale organisations with the capability to meet the technical and quality criteria outlined. Suitable vendors are those with specialised expertise in the social care sector and those able to demonstrate delivery proficiency through previous experiences and documented achievements. Furthermore, the open procedure offers SME and VCSE organisations the potential to compete, promoting innovation and growth across the industry landscape.

## Notice

Provision of a suitability skilled supplier to refine, test and deliver the Workforce Survey for Social Care Workers in Wales from 2026-2030.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run initially from 28 July 2025 - 30 September 2026 with a possibility of being extended for up to a further 4 years, up to a total period of 5 years. Please see ITT section 2.9 for full timeline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036255-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2030-07-29 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £258,334 |
| Lots value | £258,334 |
| Awards value | £218,129 |
| Contracts value | £218,129 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### 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
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036255-2026
- 21 Jul 2025 at 10:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041574-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 08:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021084-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036255-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041574-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021084-2025
  14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333036
  Appendix 2 - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333037
  Appendix 3 - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333038
  Appendix 4 - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333039
  Appendix 5 - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333040
  Appendix 6 - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333041
  Appendix 2 - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333042
  Appendix 3 - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333043
  Appendix 4 - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333044
  Appendix 5 - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333045
  Appendix 6 - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333046
  Invitation to Tender - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333047
  Invitation to Tender - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333048
  Social Care Wales Contract T&Cs
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333049
  Appendix 1 - English
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333050
  Appendix 1 - Welsh

## Notice URLs

- http://www.socialcare.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

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