Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-055fdf
- Published by:
- Department of Health & Social Care
- Authority ID:
- AA86574
- Publication date:
- 20 May 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Authority wishes to implement support for the adult social care workforce to deliver against the Authority’s objectives for adult social careLot 1: aims to strengthen the adult social care sector by providing workforce expertise, training, and guidance via a focus on increasing sustainable recruitment, reducing reliance on international hires, improving retention through better training and career opportunities, upskilling staff to adapt to new technologies and care requirements, and supporting system development and change. The programme also promotes the adoption of new policies and delivers targeted support to address specific skill gaps and market failures, ultimately enhancing care quality and workforce recognition.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
C361780
Procurement description
The Authority wishes to implement support for the adult social care workforce to deliver against the Authority’s objectives for adult social care
Lot 1: aims to strengthen the adult social care sector by providing workforce expertise, training, and guidance via a focus on increasing sustainable recruitment, reducing reliance on international hires, improving retention through better training and career opportunities, upskilling staff to adapt to new technologies and care requirements, and supporting system development and change. The programme also promotes the adoption of new policies and delivers targeted support to address specific skill gaps and market failures, ultimately enhancing care quality and workforce recognition.
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
Supplier
Skills for Care Ltd
Identification register:
Address 1: West Gate, 6 Grace Street
Town/City: Leeds
Postcode: LS1 2RP
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://skillsforcare.org.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRT-6359-JCPY
NUTS code: UKE42
Email: information.team@skillsforcare.org.uk
Type:
- Large
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Contract
Adult Social Care: Workforce Support Programme Lot 1
ID: 6 Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
11 May 2026, 00:00AM Contract dates (estimated)
11 May 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2031
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Renewal description:
Contract Term could be extended 12 months increments for up to 2 years.
Does this contract include options?: Yes
Options description:
Option to extend contract Term
Key performance indicators
Year on Year Increase in Adult Social Care (ASC) Providers/Employers using the Care Workforce Pathway (CWP)
ID: 0444 Description
This KPI tracks the growth in the number of ASC providers and employers actively using the CWP. The goal is to drive adoption across the sector, reflecting both direct engagement with providers and broader influence through local authorities, integrated care boards, and other stakeholders. Success is measured by year-on-year increases in reported usage, demonstrating the effectiveness of adoption activities and ecosystem-level interventions.
Measurement Period: Annually with Quarterly update reports.
Reporting frequency: 3
Increase in uptake of Registered Manager offer
ID: 0445 Description
This KPI measures the growth in engagement of Registered Managers with the Skills for Care generated resources. The offer focuses on support for managing people, recruitment and retention and learning and development for managers.
Measurement Period: Annually with Quarterly update reports.
Reporting frequency: 3
Increase in the number of Regulated Professional Leaders receiving relevant CPD via Skills for Care delivered sessions (first-time participants)
ID: 0446 Description
Measures the growth in the number of Regulated Professional Leaders who attend CPD sessions delivered by SfC for the first time. This KPI tracks the effectiveness of SfC’s outreach and training programmes in engaging new professional leaders and expanding their participation in relevant CPD activities.
Measurement Period: Annually with Quarterly update reports.
Reporting frequency: 3
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 75122000 |
Administrative healthcare services |
Administrative services of agencies |
| 75120000 |
Administrative services of agencies |
Administration services |
| 85321000 |
Administrative social services |
Social services |
| 72300000 |
Data services |
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support |
| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 85000000 |
Health and social work services |
Other Services |
| 80561000 |
Health training services |
Health and first-aid training services |
| 79315000 |
Social research services |
Market research services |
| 75130000 |
Supporting services for the government |
Administration services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 100 |
UK - All |
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
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