---
title: "Consultancy support to set priorities for research, innovation and improvement in social care 2025-"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147995"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES"
published: "2025-02-20"
---

# Consultancy support to set priorities for research, innovation and improvement in social care 2025-

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147995

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## Summary

Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, has conducted a procurement process for consultancy support to set priorities for research, innovation, and improvement in social care for the year 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 5th February 2025. Katherine Cowan Consulting Limited, located in Thame, has been awarded this contract. This effort aims to enhance Social Care Wales' internal capacity to perform priority-setting exercises with reduced reliance on external consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in research and development within the social care sector. It suits businesses that can deliver bespoke approaches to priority setting and improve organisational self-sufficiency in operational tasks. Winning such contracts can help businesses establish a foothold in the public sector, build valuable relationships, and expand their portfolio with high-impact projects. Furthermore, companies with a track record in providing innovative consultancy solutions would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and visibility in the social care industry.

## Notice

The Supplier will support Social Care Wales to develop a bespoke approach to priority setting, and to build internal capacity to effectively deliver priority setting exercises, with less need for consultancy support or input at an operational level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147995 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | KATHERINE COWAN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 10:03 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147995

## Notice URLs

- http://www.socialcare.wales
- https://www.katherinecowan.net

## Provenance

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