--- title: "Evaluation of Pay Structures to Support Recruitment and Retention in Social Care in Wales" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156201" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156201" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156201.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156201.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES" published: "2025-11-14" --- # Evaluation of Pay Structures to Support Recruitment and Retention in Social Care in Wales Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156201 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156201) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156201.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Social Care Wales involves the evaluation of pay structures to improve recruitment and retention in the social care sector across Wales. The main focus of this tender is related to services, specifically data collection, market research, and social research services, as outlined in various CPV classifications. Located in Cardiff, Social Care Wales sought suppliers through an open procurement method, with submissions accepted electronically up until 27th October 2025. The award stage of this procurement has been reached as of 14th November 2025, and the contract has been signed with Oxford Brookes Enterprises Limited, effective from the same date. This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and data analysis, particularly those with expertise in social services and workforce development. Companies specialising in health and social care services would find such contracts instrumental for growth, tapping into governmental projects that aim to enhance public welfare systems. Consortia with complementary skills are encouraged, offering a collaborative approach to fulfil the comprehensive requirements set forth by Social Care Wales, thereby fostering innovation and sustainable practices in the sector. ## Notice The aim of this project is to assess existing pay rates for social care workers in Wales and recommend changes to improve the equity and support workforce sustainability. Please see ITT for full scope of requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156201 | | 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 | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Nov 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 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 - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 10:57 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156201 - 29 Sep 2025 at 12:00 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156201 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=10 29th September 2025 - Atodiad 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=11 29th September 2025 - Appendix 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=12 29th September 2025 - Atodiad 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=13 29th September 2025 - Appendix 6 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=14 29th September 2025 - Atodiad 6 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=15 29th September 2025 - Contract - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=3 29th September 2025 - Appendix 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=4 29th September 2025 - Atodiad 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=5 29th September 2025 - Appendix 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=6 29th September 2025 - Atodiad 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=7 29th September 2025 - Appendix 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=8 29th September 2025 - Atodiad 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=9 29th September 2025 - Appendix 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=1 29th September 2025 - ITT English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP548359&idx=2 29th September 2025 - ITT - Welsh ## Notice URLs - http://ipc.brookes.ac.uk - http://www.socialcare.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156201. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156201.json.