Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-134969
Published by:: Social Care Wales
Authority ID:: AA0289
Publication date:: 20 September 2023
Deadline date:: 19 October 2023
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: Yes
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

Social Care Wales are seeking a provider to work closely with us to: 2.2.1) Research and engage with learning providers to establish existing and relevant essential skills resources that are being used to support the delivery of Communication (Levels 1 and 2) and Application of Number (Levels 1 and 2) within the sector. 2.2.2) Produce a report, based on findings, outlining recommendations for a set of national, best practice, sector specific, resources and materials to be used by workers , learning providers and employers to support the achievement of essential skills qualifications at Levels 1 and 2.

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: Social Care Wales
Postal Address: South Gate House, Wood Street,
Town: Cardiff	Postal Code: CF10 1EW	Country: UK
For the attention of: Procurement Team	Telephone: +44 3003033444
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://www.socialcare.wales Electronic access to information: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: Social Care Wales
Postal Address: South Gate House, Wood Street,
Town: Cardiff	Postal Code: CF10 1EW	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone: +44 3003033444
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://www.socialcare.wales

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: Social Care Wales
Postal Address: South Gate House, Wood Street,
Town: Cardiff	Postal Code: CF10 1EW	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone: +44 3003033444
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): http://www.socialcare.wales

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Research & Recommend Materials to Support Essential Skills Qualifications: Social Care / Child Care

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

Social Care Wales are seeking a provider to work closely with us to:

2.2.1) Research and engage with learning providers to establish existing and relevant essential skills resources that are being used to support the delivery of Communication (Levels 1 and 2) and Application of Number (Levels 1 and 2) within the sector.

2.2.2) Produce a report, based on findings, outlining recommendations for a set of national, best practice, sector specific, resources and materials to be used by workers , learning providers and employers to support the achievement of essential skills qualifications at Levels 1 and 2.

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=134969.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	73110000		Research services
	79315000		Social research services
	80000000		Education and training services
	80400000		Adult and other education services
	85000000		Health and social work services
	85300000		Social work and related services
	85310000		Social work services

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	1000		WALES
	1010		West Wales and The Valleys
	1011		Isle of Anglesey
	1012		Gwynedd
	1013		Conwy and Denbighshire
	1014		South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
	1015		Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
	1016		Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
	1017		Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
	1018		Swansea
	1020		East Wales
	1021		Monmouthshire and Newport
	1022		Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
	1023		Flintshire and Wrexham
	1024		Powys

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

There is a budget of £30,000 (inclusive of any applicable VAT) agreed for this tender.

The contract will run until 31 March 2024.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3 Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
19-10-2023 Time 12:00

Estimated award date
17-11-2023

4.5 Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

(WA Ref:134969)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2 Additional Documentation

The following additional documents relating to this notice are available from the site:

Combined ITT and Specification - Essential Skills (Sept 23) (1)

Appendix 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

Appendix 2 – Technical Quality Response Document

Appendix 3 – Financial and Pricing Response Document

Appendix 4 – Social Care Wales’s tone of voice guidelines

Appendix 5 – Social Care Wales’s branding guidelines

Appendix 6 - Form of Tender

ITT a Manyleb Cyfunol - Sgiliau Hanfodol (Medi 23) (1)

Atodiad 1 - Holiadur Cyn-gymhwyso

Atodiad 2 - Dogfen Ymateb Ansawdd

Atodiad 3 - Dogfen Ymateb Ariannol

Atodiad 4 - Canllaw ein llais Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru

Atodiad 5 - Canllawiau brand Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru

Atodiad 6 - Ffurflen Tendro

SCW contract example

5.3 Publication date of this notice

20-09-2023

SF 51a

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
80400000	Adult and other education services	Education and training services
80000000	Education and training services	Education
85000000	Health and social work services	Other Services
73110000	Research services	Research and experimental development services
79315000	Social research services	Market research services
85300000	Social work and related services	Health and social work services
85310000	Social work services	Social work and related services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
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.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
SEP451101: Research & Recommend Materials to Support Essential Skills Qualifications: Social Care / Child Care Publication date: 20 September 2023 Deadline date: 19 October 2023 00:00 Notice type: Contract Notice Authority name: Social Care Wales
NOV459013: Research & Recommend Materials to Support Essential Skills Qualifications: Social Care / Child Care Publication date: 30 November 2023 Notice type: Contract Award Notice Authority name: Social Care Wales

About the buyer

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Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

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