Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-kuma6s-161549
- Published by:
- Social Care Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA0289
- Publication date:
- 12 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Speculative Notice
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- No
Abstract
The purpose of this tender is to appoint a supplier to develop the next Social Care Workforce Delivery Plan for Wales covering 2027–2030.
The supplier will carry out research, stakeholder engagement, consultation management, and analysis to produce a fully developed, bilingual, accessible Delivery Plan that reflects national priorities and the needs of the social care workforce.
The work will ensure that Social Care Wales, Welsh Government, and national partners have an evidence‑based, co‑produced plan that sets out clear priorities, actions and measures of impact for the next phase of workforce strategy implementation.
See PME notice attached for full details.
Full notice text
Speculative Notice – NATIONAL
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1 Authority Details
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Authority Name and Address
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Social Care Wales |
South Gate House, Wood Street, |
Cardiff |
CF10 1EW |
UK |
Procurement Team |
+44 3003033444 |
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| http://www.socialcare.wales |
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Address from which further information may be obtained
Social Care Wales |
South Gate House, Wood Street, |
Cardiff |
CF10 1EW |
UK |
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+44 3003033444 |
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| http://www.socialcare.wales |
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2 Contract Details
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Title
Development of the Social Care Workforce Delivery Plan 2027 to 2030
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Description of the goods or services required
The purpose of this tender is to appoint a supplier to develop the next Social Care Workforce Delivery Plan for Wales covering 2027–2030.
The supplier will carry out research, stakeholder engagement, consultation management, and analysis to produce a fully developed, bilingual, accessible Delivery Plan that reflects national priorities and the needs of the social care workforce.
The work will ensure that Social Care Wales, Welsh Government, and national partners have an evidence‑based, co‑produced plan that sets out clear priorities, actions and measures of impact for the next phase of workforce strategy implementation.
See PME notice attached for full details.
NOTE: 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=161549. |
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Notice Coding and Classification
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73110000 |
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Research services |
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79315000 |
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Social research services |
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79411000 |
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General management consultancy services |
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1000 |
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WALES |
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1010 |
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West Wales and The Valleys |
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1011 |
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Isle of Anglesey |
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1012 |
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Gwynedd |
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1013 |
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Conwy and Denbighshire |
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1014 |
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South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion) |
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1015 |
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Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf) |
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1016 |
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Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly) |
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1017 |
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Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |
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1018 |
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Swansea |
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1020 |
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East Wales |
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1021 |
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Monmouthshire and Newport |
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1022 |
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Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
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1023 |
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Flintshire and Wrexham |
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1024 |
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Powys |
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3 Administrative Information
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3.1
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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority
N/a
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Estimated Start of the Award Procedure 11-05-2026 |
4 Other Information
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Additional Information
We will be holding a preliminary market engagement session via MS Teams on: Wednesday 25 February at 15:30
The session will be hosted by project leads Erin Jones (Head of Workforce Strategy), Jon Day (Assistant Director Employer and Service Support), and a member of the Procurement team.
The session will begin with an outline of the requirements, with an opportunity for questions and answers to follow. The session will be recorded and shared with all interested suppliers.
If you are interested in joining a preliminary market engagement session, please email procurement@socialcare.wales advising the tender title and who will be joining.
Following the session the Sell2Wales question and answer portal will be live until 17:00 the following day, Thursday 26 February 2026, for any additional questions, as required.
See PME notice attached for full details.
(WA Ref:161549)
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Download Additional Documentation
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Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Development of the Social Care Workforce Delivery Plan 2027 to 2030 |
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Hysbysiad Ymgysylltu a'r Farchnad Rhagarweiniol - Cynllun Cyflawni Gweithlu Gofal Cymdeithasol 2027 i 2030 |
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Publication date of this notice 12-02-2026 |
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 79411000 |
General management consultancy services |
Business and management consultancy services |
| 73110000 |
Research services |
Research and experimental development services |
| 79315000 |
Social research services |
Market research services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 1017 |
Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |
| 1022 |
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| 1015 |
Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf) |
| 1013 |
Conwy and Denbighshire |
| 1020 |
East Wales |
| 1023 |
Flintshire and Wrexham |
| 1016 |
Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly) |
| 1012 |
Gwynedd |
| 1011 |
Isle of Anglesey |
| 1021 |
Monmouthshire and Newport |
| 1024 |
Powys |
| 1014 |
South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion) |
| 1018 |
Swansea |
| 1000 |
WALES |
| 1010 |
West Wales and The Valleys |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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No further information has been uploaded.
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