--- title: "Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152118" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152118" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152118.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152118.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES" published: "2025-06-10" --- # Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152118 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152118) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152118.json) ## Summary Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, is seeking a supplier for a pilot programme designed to support career progression for ethnic minority employees in the social care sector. The “Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care” initiative aims to develop leadership skills and offer practical leadership experience. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method focusing on services within the health and social work, training, and educational sectors. Key dates to consider include the tender submission deadline on 3rd July 2025, and a subsequent award decision anticipated by 25th July 2025. The programme is set to commence in Autumn 2025 and continue over a 12-month period. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those with experience in leadership coaching and developing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Companies that can provide innovative learning materials and coaching services will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. Social Care Wales encourages consortium bids, offering a collaborative opportunity for smaller businesses with niche expertise to partner and deliver comprehensive support for this critical programme. Successful suppliers will have the chance to influence the career trajectories of ethnic minority professionals, aligning with national anti-racist action plans, while simultaneously expanding their business footprint in the public sector. ## Notice IntroductionSocial Care Wales is developing a pilot programme to support career progression for people working within social care in Wales who are from ethnic minority backgrounds.We know from our workforce data there are fewer people from an ethnic minority background in leadership and management roles. The aim of the programme is to support people working in direct care services (not including social work) to take their first steps into leadership and management.Aims and objectivesThe programme aims to empower ethnic minority employees in the social care sector by giving them essential skills and resources to advance their careers, promoting diversity and inclusion in leadership roles.The 12-month programme includes sessions to develop leadership skills, coaching sessions and opportunities to shadow senior leaders.The aim of the programme is to:- Support people to see themselves as leaders.- Provide visible pathways to leadership opportunities within Wales.- Understand the principles of good leadership- Opportunities for practical experience of leadership in social careWhat is required / 'The Requirements'This initiative supports the Anti-racist action plan (Wales), which was launched in 2022.This is a non-accredited programme, aimed at social care workers who are qualified at QCF level 3.The programme will support and prepare people who may choose to undertake level 4 and 5 management qualifications , post programme.We have developed an outline for the programme, which will include:-- Taught sessions- Coaching- ShadowingFor each element of the programme we have developed supporting packs, in collaboration with people with lived experience, with guidance for:- Employers supporting staff through the programme- Programme participantsThese pack will be available to the successful Supplier.The pilot training and development programme will start in Autumn 2025 and run over a 12 month period.We are looking for a Supplier who can- develop content and deliver the taught leadership sessions- provide one to one coaching for participantsPlease see Specification for more detailNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152118.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:152118)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152118 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 | ## 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 - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2025 at 17:04 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152118 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=16 17th June 2025 - AI Guidance - Social Care Wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=1 10th June 2025 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro a Manyleb - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=2 10th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender and Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=3 10th June 2025 - Atodiad 1 - Holiadur Cyn Cymhwyso - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=4 10th June 2025 - Appendix 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=5 10th June 2025 - Atodiad 2 - Templed Ymateb Ansawdd / Gwerth Cymdeithasol - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=6 10th June 2025 - Appendix 2 - Quality / Social Value Response Template - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=7 10th June 2025 - Atodiad 3 - Templed Ymateb Materion Ariannol / Prisio - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=8 10th June 2025 - Appendix 3 - Financial / Pricing Response Template - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=9 10th June 2025 - Atodiad 4 - Canllawiau Ton Llais Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=10 10th June 2025 - Appendix 4 - Social Care Wales' Tone of Voice Guidelines - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=11 10th June 2025 - Atodiad 5 - Canllawiau Brandio Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=12 10th June 2025 - Appendix 5 - Social Care Wales' Branding Guidelines - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=13 10th June 2025 - Atodiad 6 - Ffurf y Tendr - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=14 10th June 2025 - Appendix 6 - Form of Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN518696&idx=15 10th June 2025 - Social Care Wales Terms and Conditions ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - http://www.socialcare.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152118.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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