Scope
Reference
itt_123054
Description
Ceredigion County Council is tendering a contract for the delivery of housing related support for people across a spectrum of needs where unhealthy alcohol and substance use is the primary need. The Substance Misuse Service will support people across Ceredigion to maintain independent living and avoid homelessness and rooflessness, now and in the future.
Total value (estimated)
- £832,087 excluding VAT
- £998,504 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
- Possible extension to 30 June 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to a total of 24 months subject to agreement by all involved parties.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70333000 - Housing services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85320000 - Social services
Contract locations
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please refer to the documents on the eTenderWales portal for more information.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please refer to the documents on the eTenderWales portal for more information.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The etenderwales tendering portal will be used for this exercise and the address is as follows: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Bids will not be accepted by any other method than through etenderwales.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | The technical envelope contains 6 questions. These and their related scores are detailed in the tender. |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial Envelope | The commercial envelope contains questions requiring bidders to submit their costs and mobilisation plan. All details are available in the tender. |
Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Enough knowledge of current providers exists.
Contracting authority
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYH-5713-PHLR
Neuadd y Cyngor, Penmorfa
Aberaeron
SA46 0PA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ymholiadau Caffael
Email: ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales