Provision of Wellbeing and Support Services for Individuals Involved in Fitness to Practise and Hearings Processes

Social Care Wales is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking to provide wellbeing and support services for individuals involved in fitness to practise and hearing processes. The tender, titled "Provision of Wellbeing and Support Services for Individuals Involved in Fitness to Practise and Hearings Processes," falls under the services category and spans regions within the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to participate in preliminary market engagement sessions scheduled for 14:00 on Monday, 1 December 2025, via MS Teams, with the engagement period concluding on 5 December 2025.

These sessions will be hosted by the project leads and the Procurement Team, offering an opportunity for potential suppliers to understand requirements and engage in a question and answer dialogue. The procurement process is guided by Welsh devolved regulations and expected to conclude with contract commencement on 1 May 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling, guidance, rehabilitation services, and other community support services to expand their market presence and leverage their expertise within the public sector.

Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those able to provide bilingual support services that meet the stringent standards of quality, accessibility, and inclusivity as outlined by the Welsh Government. Engaging with Social Care Wales through this process could facilitate long-term growth and establish valuable networks within the healthcare and social service sectors.