DDP PACE Training to Support the Transformation of Welsh Local Authorities Children’s Services

What this is

Social Care Wales (Speculative Notice, SERVICES) is seeking a skilled supplier to deliver further DDP PACE training to approximately five to seven local authorities in Wales (returning authorities opening new residential children's homes and authorities new to the offer). The successful supplier must be registered with DDP Connects UK as a DDPI-approved trainer/consultant/practitioner, have demonstrable experience with looked-after children in residential settings, and knowledge of the Welsh public sector. Training is delivered in person over two consecutive days per authority, followed by six months of virtual therapeutic consultation (four 2-hour team sessions and four 1-hour management sessions) and an end-of-intervention evaluation report. Strong emphasis on sustainability.

Key points

• Speculative notice for DDP PACE training across 5-7 Welsh local authorities
• DDP Connects UK (DDPI-approved) registration required
• Two-day in-person training plus 6 months of follow-up consultation and evaluation

Who can bid

DDP Connects UK registered (DDPI-approved) trainers/consultants with residential looked-after children experience and Welsh public sector knowledge.

Money

No estimated value published; costs for follow-up support to be included in the financial response.

How to submit

Register interest via Sell2Wales for documents.

Contract period

Per authority: in-person training over two consecutive days plus six months of follow-up virtual consultation.

Classification

CPV 80570000 — Personal development training services 79419000 — Evaluation consultancy services80500000 — Training services85312320 — Counselling services85320000 — Social services Wales