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title: "Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-130625"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-11-22"
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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-kuma6s-130625

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales." The procurement was in the services category, involving an open procedure. The contract, valued at £162,535, was awarded to Cordis Bright. The evaluation project is focused on the Real Living Wage for social care workers in Wales, with planned dates of June 2023 to June 2025.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially those specialised in research and evaluation services, to compete for contracts with the Welsh Government. The procurement stage has been completed, and the awarded contract offers an insight into the type of services the Welsh Government is seeking to improve social care worker wages. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to contribute to evaluating and enhancing social care worker remuneration practices in Wales.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130625 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130625
- 5 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130625

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR433481
  Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales - 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
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV458034
  Evaluation of the Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers in Wales - 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

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.welshgovernment@gov.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-130625
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- 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

## Provenance

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