Cultural Competence Programme for Leadership Progression Sites

What this is

Social Care Wales seeks a supplier to deliver a cultural competence support programme for organisations participating in a leadership and progression programme for social care staff from ethnic minority backgrounds. The programme runs November 2026 to November 2027 and includes workshops, online check-in sessions, and support for 1-9 participating organisations. Bilingual Welsh and English delivery is required.

Key points

• This is a Speculative Notice (not yet a formal tender); estimated award procedure start is 21 August 2026
• Cyber Essentials accreditation (possibly Plus) is a likely requirement pending DPIA finalisation
• Bilingual Welsh and English delivery and materials are mandatory
• Contract runs November 2026 to November 2027 with 1-9 participating organisations (final number confirmed in November 2026)
• Preliminary market engagement session 19 August 2026 at 09:00 via MS Teams; Q&A portal open until 17:00 on 20 August 2026
• No formal bid deadline or financial figures stated in this speculative notice

Who can bid

Suppliers must have Cyber Essentials accreditation (possibly Cyber Essentials Plus) and capability to deliver in Welsh language and provide bilingual materials.

• Cyber Essentials

Money

No contract value or minimum price stated. Final number of participating organisations (1-9) to be confirmed in November 2026.

How to submit

Register interest and obtain additional information via Sell2Wales website at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=168870. Preliminary market engagement session via MS Teams on 09:00 Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Clarifications

Questions and answers portal will be live until 17:00 Thursday 20 August 2026 via Sell2Wales. Preliminary market engagement session on 19 August 2026 at 09:00 via MS Teams; email procurement@socialcare.wales to register.

Contract period

November 2026 to November 2027 (12 months). Contract includes delivery of introductory session and cultural competence workshop per organisation, four online check-in sessions per organisation, ongoing support to organisational leads, and final summary report.

Classification

CPV 80510000 — Specialist training services 80511000 — Staff training services80521000 — Training programme services80532000 — Management training services80570000 — Personal development training services WalesWest Wales and The ValleysIsle of AngleseyGwynedd