--- title: "A Review of Social Work Education in Wales" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152870" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152870" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152870.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152870.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES" published: "2025-09-02" --- # A Review of Social Work Education in Wales Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152870 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152870) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152870.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "A Review of Social Work Education in Wales" was undertaken by Social Care Wales, located in Cardiff. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research, social research, and health and social work services. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and concluded with the award stage on 2nd September 2025, following contract signing on 28th August 2025. This process was designed to develop and recommend effective models for social work education delivery and funding in Wales, addressing recruitment challenges. The awarded supplier for the contract, valued at £44,616, is Practice Solutions Limited, a firm based in Mountain Ash. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies within the research and consultancy services sector, especially those with expertise in social work education and policy advice. Companies that can provide innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to the education and vocational needs of the social work sector would find this tender attractive. Collaboration with Social Care Wales can enhance a firm's reputation and provide a platform for influencing Wales' educational frameworks. This opportunity is well-suited for research consultancies, educational advisors, and firms with a solid track record in developing social policies or services. ## Notice ***CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE****The overall objective of this work is to identify and recommend sustainable, inclusive, and effective models for the delivery and funding of social work education in Wales. Addressing current recruitment challenges and better meets the needs of learners, educator, employers and other key stakeholders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152870 | | 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 | 2 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £44,616 | | 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 | PRACTICE SOLUTIONS | ## 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 - 79315000 - Social research services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2025 at 11:27 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152870 - 1 Jul 2025 at 11:45 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152870 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=21 21st July 2025 - Additional Question and Answer - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=20 7th July 2025 - Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=1 1st July 2025 - ITT English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=2 1st July 2025 - ITT Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=3 1st July 2025 - Appendix 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=4 1st July 2025 - Atodiad 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=5 1st July 2025 - Appendix 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=6 1st July 2025 - Atodiad 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=7 1st July 2025 - Appendix 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=8 1st July 2025 - Atodiad 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=9 1st July 2025 - Appendix 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=10 1st July 2025 - Atodiad 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=11 1st July 2025 - Appendix 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=12 1st July 2025 - Atodiad 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=13 1st July 2025 - Appendix 6 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=14 1st July 2025 - Atodiad 6 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=15 1st July 2025 - Appendix 7 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=16 1st July 2025 - Atodiad 7 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=17 1st July 2025 - Appendix 8 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=18 1st July 2025 - Atodiad 8 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL523636&idx=19 1st July 2025 - Contract Template ## 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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