Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff Council
County Hall, Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
Socialcare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2920873732
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.caerdydd.gov.uk/ENG/Home/Pages/default.aspx
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Specialist Day Centre Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Condition, Neurodivergent conditions and Complex Care and Support needs.
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cardiff Council is committed to delivering individualised, strengths-based, co-produced services, that promote independence, well-being and inclusion for individuals with complex learning disabilities. This includes people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), other neurodivergent conditions, physical and sensory impairment, and behaviours that challenge, as well as those with more complex personal care and support needs
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
Cardiff County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Butetown, CF10 4UW
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cardiff Council is seeking to understand the market from providers who are committed to promoting services that meet the needs of neurodivergent people and can deliver Specialist Day Centre Services as detailed within this notice.
This is a particular specialist service for people who may have behaviours that challenge. The population groups are people who have been assessed/diagnosed as neurodiverse adults with complex care and support needs and:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Learning Disability
The purpose of the service is to provide a range of quality, personalised support in a day centre accommodation setting, offering a wide variety of social and community activity-based opportunities supporting the well-being and independence of the individuals who use the service. Targeted support to meet individuals’ needs would be identified via the wellbeing assessment and care plan.
The day centre accommodation will need to have a range of individualised base-rooms tailored to meet specific needs and will include, Patio/garden areas, Wet rooms, ICT areas, sensory room. The care and support provided to each individual will be unique and varied as outlined in the Care and Support Plan.
The current service is delivered to approximately 18individuals per week who use the service between 2 to 6 days per week. It is anticipated there will be a growth in demand for this service.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 November 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please provide a brief outline (no more than 2 sides of A4) of your experience of delivering services that include the essential elements highlighted above, to the following email adress:
Socialcare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Please note: This will not form part of any formal tender process.
This information request is purely for the Council to understand the market position and we welcome expressions of interest by 12-noon Monday 27th January 2025.
To register your interest in this opportunity and to provide us with the information requested above, please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144779.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146892.
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