--- title: "Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care V2" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152838" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152838" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152838.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152838.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES" published: "2025-07-29" --- # Supporting progression for the ethnic minority workforce in social care V2 Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152838 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152838) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152838.json) ## Summary Social Care Wales, based in Cardiff, has awarded a contract to Oxford Brookes Enterprises Limited for a pilot programme aimed at supporting career progression for ethnic minority individuals working in the social care sector in Wales. This initiative focuses on social care services and is part of a broader effort to enhance diversity in leadership roles. The contract was officially signed on 29 July 2025, and the programme is set to commence in Autumn 2025, spanning a full calendar year. The procurement process, conducted through an open tender method, falls under the services category and encompasses research, development consultancy, social research, and training services. The previous tender stage concluded with a total of six bids, leading up to the award stage as of 29 July 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, training, and consultancy, particularly those specialising in social care and diversity enhancement. Companies capable of delivering innovative training solutions, leadership development, and cultural competency frameworks will find this contract beneficial. It is an excellent prospect for organisations specialising in developing educational content, coaching programmes, and evaluation methodologies to collaborate with Social Care Wales in fulfilling this strategic initiative. The programme aims to equip ethnic minority social care workers with skills necessary for leadership roles, thus supporting overall business growth and contributing to a more inclusive workforce. ## 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 packs will be available to the successful Supplier.The employers taking part in the programme will be supported with access to a cultural competency scheme. This element will be provided by a separate supplier, who will ensure the employers taking part in the scheme provide a safe and culturally competent workplace for programme participants.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- Manage the overall programme and liaise with pilot sites to ensure smooth delivery- develop content and deliver the taught leadership sessions- provide one to one coaching for participants- Liaise with the organisation delivering the Cultural Competency Scheme that support the pilot sites- Contribute to agreed approaches of evaluation as the programme is delivered and particularly at the end of the programmePlease see Specification for more detail ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152838 | | 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 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jul 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 | 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 - 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 - 29 Jul 2025 at 16:20 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152838 - 30 Jun 2025 at 16:40 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152838 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=2 30th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender and Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=3 30th June 2025 - Atodiad 1 - Holiadur Cyn Cymhwyso - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=4 30th June 2025 - Appendix 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=5 30th June 2025 - Atodiad 2 - Templed Ymateb Ansawdd / Gwerth Cymdeithasol - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=6 30th June 2025 - Appendix 2 - Quality / Social Value Response Template - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=7 30th June 2025 - Atodiad 3 - Templed Ymateb Materion Ariannol / Prisio - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=8 30th June 2025 - Appendix 3 - Financial / Pricing Response Template - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=9 30th June 2025 - Atodiad 4 - Canllawiau Ton Llais Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=10 30th June 2025 - Appendix 4 - Social Care Wales' Tone of Voice Guidelines - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=11 30th June 2025 - Atodiad 5 - Canllawiau Brandio Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=12 30th June 2025 - Appendix 5 - Social Care Wales' Branding Guidelines - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=13 30th June 2025 - Atodiad 6 - Ffurf y Tendr - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=14 30th June 2025 - Appendix 6 - Form of Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=15 30th June 2025 - Social Care Wales - Terms and Conditions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN522125&idx=1 30th June 2025 - 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