--- title: "Development of Essential Skills Learning Resources" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144596" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144596" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144596.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144596.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES" published: "2024-12-03" --- # Development of Essential Skills Learning Resources Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144596 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144596) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144596.json) ## Summary Social Care Wales is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "Development of Essential Skills Learning Resources" contract. This project focuses on the creation of national, bilingual, accessible, and sector-specific resources to support learners in the health and social care sector, as well as the early years and childcare sectors. The procurement stage has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Tantrwm Ltd. Key dates include the contract signing on 19 November 2024, with the initial project planning and resource draft submission expected by November 2024, and final product testing and submission scheduled for February to March 2025. This opportunity is located in Cardiff, Wales, and falls under several CPV categories, including educational and training services, research services, and social work services. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational material development, especially those with expertise in bilingual, sector-specific resources for social care and early years childcare. Companies that can collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, including awarding bodies and learning providers, will find this project particularly suited for them. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio in the education and social care sectors, strengthening their position in the public procurement market and fostering long-term relationships with public sector organisations like Social Care Wales. ## Notice Background (Phase 1)In 2023/2024 an external supplier was commissioned to conduct research on current resources being used to support learners from the social care sector, and early years and childcare sectors, with their ESW qualifications.The research report established that there is a lack of good quality, sector specific resources available to support learners to achieve their ESW qualifications. The report therefore concluded that there is a significant demand for good quality, sector specific resources, which reflect generic roles and functions and focus on getting the basic functional skills right.What is required / 'The Requirements'a Resource DevelopmentFollowing the findings of Phase 1 we are now seeking a suitability skilled and experienced supplier to work closely with Social Care Wales and other key stakeholders (including relevant awarding bodies) to develop a set of national, bilingual, accessible, and sector specific resources to support the learning and delivery of:- ESW Level 1 and 2 Application of Number for Health and Social Care (HSC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Application of Number for Early Years Childcare (EYCC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Communication for Health and Social Care (HSC)- EWS Level 1 and 2 Communication for Early Years Childcare (EYCC)The supplier must ensure that the resources align with any wider ESW developments (for example, as a result of the Qualification Wales review).The resources will be used to support learning in the context of social care. They will include care-based tasks or activities which could be used by tutors during their lessons to help confirm understanding and/or an individual independently.b Resource TestingFollowing development, the supplier must also test the resources via engagement with the Social Care Wales and other key stakeholders (i.e. awarding bodies, learning providers, learners, employers, subject matter experts and relevant advisory groups). This will be critical the ensure the resources are effective, relevant and accessible.The supplier must use the outcome of this testing to produce the final products.OutputsStage 1 (November 2024):Agree project plan and submit draft resource / proposal for Social Care Wales's approval.Stage 2 (November 2024 - February 2025):Work closely with Social Care Wales and other key stakeholders to develop and create a set of resources and materials to support the learning and delivery of:- ESW Level 1 and 2 Application of Number for Health and Social Care (HSC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Application of Number for Early Years Childcare (EYCC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Communication for Health and Social Care (HSC)- ESW Level 1 and 2 Communication for Early Years Childcare (EYCC)Stage 3 (February - March 2025):Test the prototype resources with the relevant stakeholders, refine and submit final draft for approval.Provide relevant Social Care Wales officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to amend the resources and materials in future, if required.Provide final bi-lingual resources ready for use.Please see Specification for more detail ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144596 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TANTRWM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2024 at 14:10 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144596 - 18 Sep 2024 at 08:54 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144596 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=16 26th September 2024 - Meeting minutes from the supplier engagement session held on 25th September - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=15 18th September 2024 - Social Care Wales - Terms and Conditions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=7 18th September 2024 - Atodiad 3 - Dogfen Ymateb Materion Ariannol / Prisio - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=8 18th September 2024 - Appendix 3 - Financial / Pricing Response Document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=9 18th September 2024 - Atodiad 4 - Canllawiau ton llais Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=10 18th September 2024 - Appendix 4 - Social Care Wales' tone of voice guidelines - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=11 18th September 2024 - Atodiad 5 - Canllawiau brandio Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=12 18th September 2024 - Appendix 5 - Social Care Wales' branding guidelines - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=13 18th September 2024 - Atodiad 6 - Ffurf y Tendr - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=14 18th September 2024 - Appendix 6 - Form of Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=2 18th September 2024 - Invitation to Tender and Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=3 18th September 2024 - Atodiad 1 - Holiadur Cyn Cymhwyso - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=4 18th September 2024 - Appendix 1 - Pre Qualification Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=5 18th September 2024 - Atodiad 2 - Dogfen Ymateb Materion Technegol / Ansawdd - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=6 18th September 2024 - Appendix 2 - Technical / Quality Response Document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP491336&idx=1 18th September 2024 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro a Manyleb ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - http://www.socialcare.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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