Scope
Reference
RCT53
Description
This is a Market Engagement process. Any dates and values provided in this notice are subject to change.
Rhondda Cynon Taff Children's Services are seeking to commission a not for profit provider (as required by the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025) to operate a 4 bed Children's Home in a premises provided by the Council within RCT. The home will provide care and support to young people aged between 10 and 18 (with the option to vary if demand dictates), with a focus on teenagers and transition to independence. There is an expectation that the service will be provided in a manner that best safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and young people in our care. The Provider will need to ensure that children and young people are supported using the Trauma Recovery Model and employ a strengths based, child focused approach.
The Provider will be required to provide all staffing including the Responsible Individual and Registered Manager. The provider will actively encourage and support each young person to achieve positive outcomes in line with their assessed needs and plan, working closely with the responsible social work teams and other agencies that may be involved.
This Market Engagement is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities.
Please advise if you would be interested in this opportunity by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33814 and can be accessed using the following link:
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/28676146019BA31DB021
Total value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 January 2027 to 9 January 2033
- Possible extension to 9 January 2034
- 7 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 January 2026
Engagement process description
Please advise if you would be interested in this opportunity by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33814 and can be accessed using the following link:
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/28676146019BA31DB021
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 June 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXZ-9391-VHZQ
2 Llys Cadwyn
Porth
CF37 4TH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales