DDP PACE Training for Welsh Children’s Services (Phase 4)

What this is

Social Care Wales (Contract Notice, SERVICES, single stage, now expired) sought a supplier to deliver DDP PACE training (Phase 4) and ongoing therapeutic support to children's residential care teams across Welsh local authorities, to embed a consistent therapeutic approach improving outcomes for young people and supporting staff wellbeing and retention. Delivery is via in-person training followed by structured consultation support and evaluation. The contract runs 20 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, extendable by 12 months to 31 March 2028. Budget GBP 30,000 inclusive of VAT (with up to GBP 10,000 additional subject to demand). Deadline 24 June 2026.

Key points

• DDP PACE training (Phase 4) for children's residential care teams across Wales
• Budget GBP 30,000 inclusive of VAT (plus possible GBP 10,000)
• Tender deadline 24 June 2026 (now expired)

Who can bid

Single-stage procedure; minimum standards per the ITT. Suitable for consortia bidding.

Money

Budget GBP 30,000 inclusive of VAT covering five local authorities, with an additional GBP 10,000 possibly available.

How to submit

Electronic responses via the Sell2Wales Postbox facility; tenders in English or Welsh.

Clarifications

Estimated award date 20 July 2026.

Contract period

Initially 20 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, with possible 12-month extension to 31 March 2028 (up to 20 months total).

Classification

CPV 80570000 — Personal development training services 80500000 — Training services80511000 — Staff training services85310000 — Social work services85320000 — Social services Wales