Scope
Reference
Proc-24-210
Description
Term of Contract: Seven years with the option to extend for three years in annual increments
The Service to be provided
Wrexham County Borough Council wish to commission and work with a suitably experienced organisation to provide support to young people age 16+, with complex needs, within Wrexham. Young People will be supported within an existing four bedroomed, shared house in Wrexham city centre. Support will also be required for a maximum of eight young people on an outreach basis, also within the city centre. This support is provided in partnership alongside a Registered Social Landlord.
There are currently plans in place for an additional two properties, providing the same type and level of service, to be included within this contract. It is expected that the provider will provide the same level of services for all three properties as well as the outreach service. It is anticipated that the second property will be ready by March 2026. The third property is still in the early stages of planning and the start date is unknown at this time. These two additional properties will not be within the city centre, but elsewhere within Wrexham County Borough.
The Service aims to provide support to young people for a temporary period, assisting them to progress to independence. The length of time the young person will be supported will be determined by their individual needs and progress towards their outcomes as part of their support planning. The aim is to progress young people to move on within two years (with flexibility to extend this period), dependent on their individual circumstances. Young people will be supported to gain, re-learn or maintain life skills in order to carry out their own day to day tasks necessary for independent living.
TUPE may be applicable as there is an incumbent provider delivering the service at present.
Full details are available within the tender documentation, available free of charge on etenderWales:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Project_ 59772
itt_118283
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2033
- Possible extension to 28 March 2036
- 10 years, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further three years in annual increments
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Throughout the duration of the Contract WCBC will have other properties and YP accessing this service
If additional grant funding is received then WCBC may request an increase in the number of householders covered by this Contract and an increase in the amount of hours to be delivered by the Supplier through this contract.
The above does not relate to a change in service / contract scope, only an increase in quantities (the amount of householders / clients that can be supported through the Contract).
Please note that there is no guarantee of additional work or any additional grant funding being made available throughout the term of this Contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As set out within the tender available free of charge on etenderWales
Technical ability conditions of participation
As set out within the tender available free of charge on etenderWales
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
etenderWales Reference: Project_ 59772
itt_118283
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 16 June 2035
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100.00% |
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
Service review was carried out prior to the Procurement Act 2023 commencing and timescales did not allow for suitable market engagement events.
Contracting authority
Wrexham County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHN-6516-JQNZ
Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Unit
Wrexham
LL11 1AR
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales