--- title: "Research on Volunteer Pathways into Paid Social Care Roles in Wales" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-150324" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150324" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150324.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150324.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES" published: "2025-07-09" --- # Research on Volunteer Pathways into Paid Social Care Roles in Wales Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-150324 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150324) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150324.json) ## Summary Social Care Wales has completed a public procurement process for a research project titled "Research on Volunteer Pathways into Paid Social Care Roles in Wales". This project, financed through the Welsh Government's Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant, aims to conduct qualitative research within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and social research services. The tender, which was openly available and sought a highly skilled supplier to explore volunteer experiences transitioning into paid roles in social care, has now reached the award stage. Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, was the contracting authority, and the contract was signed with Usw Commercial Services Ltd. on 17th June 2025. The competitive process initially attracted 12 bids, and the location of the assignment is within Wales, with the procuring stages spanning from late April to mid-June 2025. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in research and analysis within the social care sector. It is ideal for businesses capable of designing and delivering comprehensive qualitative research projects. Moreover, the insights derived from this research could inform strategic developments for stakeholders within the social care industry. Companies with experience in examining volunteer dynamics or those looking to expand their portfolio in government-funded research initiatives would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for establishing a foothold or expanding their presence in the Welsh market. ## Notice Social Care Wales has received further funding from Welsh Government's Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant, administered by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA). This funding will be used to commission a new piece of research to build on our existing research into the social care volunteering landscape in Wales. The new project will involve in-depth qualitative research to explore the experiences of volunteers who transition into paid roles within the social care sector.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier to design and deliver robust qualitative research exploring the experiences of social care volunteers in Wales who are either seeking or have secured paid employment within the sector. The research will also capture the perspectives of individuals involved in recruiting and supporting these volunteers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150324 | | 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 | 9 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jun 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 | USW COMMERCIAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2025 at 15:18 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150324 - 28 Apr 2025 at 16:56 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150324 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=1 28th April 2025 - Appendix 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=2 28th April 2025 - Appendix 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=3 28th April 2025 - Appendix 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=4 28th April 2025 - Appendix 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=5 28th April 2025 - Appendix 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=6 28th April 2025 - Atodiad 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=7 28th April 2025 - Atodiad 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=8 28th April 2025 - Atodiad 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=9 28th April 2025 - Atodiad 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=10 28th April 2025 - Atodiad 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=11 28th April 2025 - Request for Quote - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR509431&idx=12 28th April 2025 - Cais am Ddyfynbris ## Notice URLs - http://www.socialcare.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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