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title: "Distance Learning Programme for Social Work in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-18"
---

# Distance Learning Programme for Social Work in Wales

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f64

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Distance Learning Programme for Social Work in Wales" has been completed by Carmarthenshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority. The contract was awarded to The Open University in Wales and involves the provision of education and training services under a direct procurement method, classified as a below-threshold contract without competition. This programme, aligned with Social Care Wales's regulatory standards, falls under the services category and is set to be active from 18th June 2025 to 18th June 2030. The key region involved is UKL14 within the United Kingdom, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for educational service providers specialising in distance learning and social work training. It highlights a demand for organisations that can offer specialised, accredited educational content within the social services sector, making it particularly suitable for large-scale educational institutions that can meet these regulatory requirements. Businesses looking to expand within the UK regions, specifically in Wales, can leverage such contracts to build a robust portfolio in public sector education and training. This contract's completion indicates the potential for future opportunities in the evolving landscape of public sector educational services.

## Notice

Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned a provider of a distance learning programme for social work in Wales which meets the requirements set by the regulatory body, Social Care Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033478-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £447,059 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY IN WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 16:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033478-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033478-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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