---
title: "Development of Practice Guidance for Registered Persons"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146411"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146411"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146411.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146411.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES"
published: "2025-01-29"
---

# Development of Practice Guidance for Registered Persons

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146411

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146411)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146411.json)

## Summary

Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, has awarded Oxford Brookes Enterprises Limited a contract as part of the development of new practice guidance for registered social care practitioners. The contract focuses on the consolidation and revision of existing practice guidance and associated documents. The procurement process, which has now reached the award stage, aims to produce bilingual, accessible guidance materials to be finalised by 31 May 2025. This tender falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy, and is pertinent to industries connected with social care and health services in Wales.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in social care consultancy, research, and development, particularly those that can provide insightful sector-wide engagement and accessible material production in both English and Welsh. Businesses specialising in anti-discriminatory practice, well-being, and inclusion may find this procurement particularly appealing. The comprehensive nature of this project, requiring extensive research and sector engagement, makes it ideal for businesses aiming to enhance their profile in social care services and consultancy.

## Notice

****CONTRACT AWARD*****IntroductionBackground information on Social Care Wales's work can be found on our website https://socialcare.wales/about.Social Care Wales is the regulator of the social care workforce in Wales. That means we register practitioners, set standards of practice and make sure workers are fit to practise. We are also responsible for developing and improving the workforce, improving services, setting priorities for research and gathering data. We are funded by the Welsh Government.As part of our role, we are required to establish codes of professional practicethat hold people registered with us to account for their practice and behaviour, withthe ambition of meeting our strategic outcome of "a registered social careworkforce that has the public's confidence".We have previously commissioned an external provider to conduct sector engagement on the codes of professional practice and the practice guidance. The findings can be found in Appendix 7.What is required / 'The Requirements'The consultation on the codes of professional practice https://socialcare.wales/news-stories/codes-consultation, is taking place between 30 September and 17 December 2024. As a direct impact of this, we need to review the practice guidance that supports the codes.There are five sets of practice guidance and three sets of associated guidance: social media, candour and Female Genital Mutilation. These are listed on our website: https://socialcare.wales/dealing-with-concerns/codes-of-practice-and-guidanceWe are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced provider to review the existing practice guidance and assess the feasibility of consolidating the five sets of practice guidance and three associated guidance documents into a single, unified set, aligned with the aims and objectives outlined in Section 2.3 below.The successful supplier will:- Update desk research carried out in Appendix 7 on approaches to practice guidance in other regulated countries in the UK, including social care and nursing within this scope, identifying positive features that could be incorporated into this review.- Undertake a review of the findings in Appendix 7 to explore how the existing five sets of guidance can be combined into a single set of guidance.- Confirm the findings from the desk research and any impact of the consultation on the codes of professional practice.- Consider the practice guidance in Appendix 7 to identify changes required, including any perceived gaps between the codes and practice guidance that need addressing.- Incorporate any areas of new guidance in line with the recommendations of the research carried out in Appendix 7.- Produce a revised single set of practice guidance and agree it with an internal steering group. The guidance should incorporate the five original sets of practice guidance and the additional three topic-based practice guidance: social media, candour and Female Genital Mutilation, plus any recommendations contained in Appendix 7.- Carry out agreed engagement with the sector on the proposed practice guidance, identifying any changes required, including any perceived gaps identified by the sector engagement.- Produce revised guidance based on the findings of the engagement work and subsequent agreement with steering group. The guidance should reflect the cross-cutting themes of anti-discriminatory practice, well-being, inclusion and the Welsh language. These themes should be embedded throughout.- Recommend a range of formats for the guidance before publication, including but not exclusive to web pages.- Produce bilingual, accessible products that meet Social Care Wales's organisational tone of voice and brand guidelines and are ready for publication.OutputsBy 31 May 2025 the supplier must produce:Project Plan: A detailed plan outlining the approach, timelines, and milestones for achieving the project objectives.Engagement Strategy: A clear plan for sector-wide engagement, identifying key audiences and methods for gathering feedback.Consolidated Practice Guidance: A single, unified set of bilingual practice guidance combining the existing five sets and three associated guidance documents which will incorporate sector feedback, research findings, and key themes such as anti-discrimination, well-being, inclusion, and the Welsh language.Publication-Ready Resources: Bilingual and accessible guidance materials compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA standards and in formats optimised for digital delivery (e.g., web pages), ensuring usability across platforms.Recommendations for Formats: Suggestions for delivering the guidance in various formats to maximize accessibility and usability.Please see Specification for more information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146411 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,809 |
| 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 | OXFORD BROOKES ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 13:59 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146411
- 28 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146411

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=19
  18th December 2024 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro - Canllawiau Ymarfer - Fersiwn 2 gyda dyddiad cau cyflwyno diwygiedig
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=22
  18th December 2024 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro - Canllawiau Ymarfer - Fersiwn 3
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=20
  18th December 2024 - Invitation to tender - Practice Guidance - version 2 with amended delivery deadline
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=21
  18th December 2024 - Invitation to tender - Practice Guidance - version 3 with amended deadline timeline
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=2
  11th December 2024 - Invitation to tender - Practice Guidance
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=1
  11th December 2024 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro - Canllawiau Ymarfer
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=18
  11th December 2024 - Summary of supplier questions and project lead's answers during supplier engagement session
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=14
  28th November 2024 - Appendix 6 - Form of Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=15
  28th November 2024 - Atodiad 7 - Ymgysylltu a'r Sector ar y Codau - Adroddiad Terfynol
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=16
  28th November 2024 - Appendix 7 - Sector Engagement on Codes Final Report
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=17
  28th November 2024 - Social Care Wales Terms and Conditions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=3
  28th November 2024 - Atodiad 1 - Holiadur Cyn Cymhwyso
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=4
  28th November 2024 - Appendix 1 - Pre Qualification Questionnaire
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=5
  28th November 2024 - Atodiad 2 - Dogfen Ymateb Materion Technegol / Ansawdd
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=6
  28th November 2024 - Appendix 2 - Technical / Quality Response Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=7
  28th November 2024 - Atodiad 3 - Dogfen Ymateb Materion Ariannol / Prisio
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=8
  28th November 2024 - Appendix 3 - Financial / Pricing Response Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=9
  28th November 2024 - Atodiad 4 - Canllawiau ton llais Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=10
  28th November 2024 - Appendix 4 - Social Care Wales' tone of voice guidelines
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=11
  28th November 2024 - Atodiad 5 - Canllawiau brandio Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=12
  28th November 2024 - Appendix 5 - Social Care Wales' branding guidelines
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494796&idx=13
  28th November 2024 - Atodiad 6 - Ffurf y Tendr

## Notice URLs

- http://ipc.brookes.ac.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- http://www.socialcare.wales
- https://socialcare.wales/about.Social
- https://socialcare.wales/dealing-with-concerns/codes-of-practice-and-guidanceWe
- https://socialcare.wales/news-stories/codes-consultation

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146411. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146411.json.