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Speculative Notice

Design and Development of a National MDT Support Offer for Welsh Local Authorities (2)

  • First published: 17 September 2026
  • Last modified: 17 September 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-170661
Published by:
Social Care Wales
Authority ID:
AA0289
Publication date:
17 September 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Speculative Notice
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT NOTICE: Introduction Social Care Wales is exploring the development of a national Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Support Offer for local authorities across Wales. The aim is to establish a consistent, evidence-informed approach to MDT support that complements existing regional and local arrangements, strengthens organisational capability and supports service improvement across the Welsh social care system. Social Care Wales is seeking market feedback to help shape the future procurement approach and understand supplier capability, capacity and innovative approaches to delivering this programme. Background A range of improvement and support arrangements currently operate across Wales. While these provide valuable support, provision can be variable and lacks a consistent national framework. The proposed programme aligns with Social Care Wales's strategic ambitions for improvement, innovation and evidence-informed practice and seeks to develop a coordinated national support offer that adds value to existing arrangements. Scope of the Opportunity The commission is expected to include the design and development of an implementation-ready MDT Support Offer, including consideration of: - The purpose, scope and intended outcomes of the offer. - Service and operating model design. - Governance and accountability arrangements. - Resource, capacity and costing requirements. - Access, implementation and evaluation considerations. - Social Care Wales welcomes feedback on whether these areas are appropriate and whether alternative approaches should be considered. Key Requirements Social Care Wales anticipates that suppliers may require expertise across a range of disciplines, including: - Co-design and effective stakeholder engagement. - Understanding and analysing the current improvement and support landscape. - Evidence, research and insight, including relevant social care policy and practice. - Service design, development, testing and refinement. - Operating model and governance design, including feasibility, resourcing and costing. - Programme and project management. The successful supplier will be required to develop and deliver a comprehensive engagement programme involving local authorities, system partners and wider stakeholders. Market Capability We are interested in hearing from organisations with experience in areas such as: - Service design and transformation. - Social care improvement and innovation. - Stakeholder engagement and co-design. - Operating model and governance development. - Research, evaluation and evidence-informed practice. - Delivery within the Welsh social care context. Consortia and partnership approaches are welcomed. Please see PME document for more information

Full notice text

Speculative Notice – NATIONAL

SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address


Social Care Wales

South Gate House, Wood Street,

Cardiff

CF10 1EW

UK

Procurement Team

+44 3003033444


http://www.socialcare.wales

1.2

Address from which further information may be obtained


Social Care Wales




UK




http://www.socialcare.wales

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Design and Development of a National MDT Support Offer for Welsh Local Authorities (2)

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT NOTICE:

Introduction

Social Care Wales is exploring the development of a national Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Support Offer for local authorities across Wales.

The aim is to establish a consistent, evidence-informed approach to MDT support that complements existing regional and local arrangements, strengthens organisational capability and supports service improvement across the Welsh social care system.

Social Care Wales is seeking market feedback to help shape the future procurement approach and understand supplier capability, capacity and innovative approaches to delivering this programme.

Background

A range of improvement and support arrangements currently operate across Wales. While these provide valuable support, provision can be variable and lacks a consistent national framework.

The proposed programme aligns with Social Care Wales's strategic ambitions for improvement, innovation and evidence-informed practice and seeks to develop a coordinated national support offer that adds value to existing arrangements.

Scope of the Opportunity

The commission is expected to include the design and development of an implementation-ready MDT Support Offer, including consideration of:

- The purpose, scope and intended outcomes of the offer.

- Service and operating model design.

- Governance and accountability arrangements.

- Resource, capacity and costing requirements.

- Access, implementation and evaluation considerations.

- Social Care Wales welcomes feedback on whether these areas are appropriate and whether alternative approaches should be considered.

Key Requirements

Social Care Wales anticipates that suppliers may require expertise across a range of disciplines, including:

- Co-design and effective stakeholder engagement.

- Understanding and analysing the current improvement and support landscape.

- Evidence, research and insight, including relevant social care policy and practice.

- Service design, development, testing and refinement.

- Operating model and governance design, including feasibility, resourcing and costing.

- Programme and project management.

The successful supplier will be required to develop and deliver a comprehensive engagement programme involving local authorities, system partners and wider stakeholders.

Market Capability

We are interested in hearing from organisations with experience in areas such as:

- Service design and transformation.

- Social care improvement and innovation.

- Stakeholder engagement and co-design.

- Operating model and governance development.

- Research, evaluation and evidence-informed practice.

- Delivery within the Welsh social care context.

Consortia and partnership approaches are welcomed.

Please see PME document for more information

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=170661.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

73200000 Research and development consultancy services
79313000 Performance review services
79314000 Feasibility study
79315000 Social research services
79410000 Business and management consultancy services
79411100 Business development consultancy services
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

3 Administrative Information

3.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

3.2

Estimated Start of the Award Procedure

 16-11-2026

4 Other Information

4.1

Additional Information

Budget:

£50,000 inclusive of VAT

Contract Duration:

1 December 2026 - 31 March 2027

(WA Ref:170661)

4.2

Download Additional Documentation

Hysbysiad Ymgysylltu a'r Farchnad Rhagarweiniol - Dylunio a Datblygu Cynnig Cymorth MDT Cenedlaethol
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Design and Development of a National MDT Support Offer - Draft

4.3

Publication date of this notice

 17-09-2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79410000 Business and management consultancy services Business and management consultancy and related services
79411100 Business development consultancy services General management consultancy services
79314000 Feasibility study Market research services
79313000 Performance review services Market research services
73200000 Research and development consultancy services Research and development services and related consultancy services
79315000 Social research services Market research 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

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ID Description
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