Planning

Market Engagement Event for the Provision of a Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Service

  • Vale of Glamorgan Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-042872

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0565a8

Published 24 July 2025, 3:39pm



Scope

Description

This notice is to invite interested providers to a market engagement event via Microsoft teams on 14th August 2025 in relation to the provision of Children's and Young People's Wellbeing Service. The Vale of Glamorgan Council is intending to conduct a procurement process for this service and would like to consult with relevant organisations prior to the process. The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking experienced and innovative providers to deliver a comprehensive Children & Young People's Wellbeing Service that integrates three existing strands of support into a unified model. This service will support children and young people aged 8-18 across the Vale, with a particular emphasis on emotional wellbeing, resilience, and distinct focus on Young Carers (Unpaid Carers).

The event will discuss the Council's requirements, potential TUPE implications regarding the currently commissioned Services, and Government priorities such as social value and decarbonisation. Potential bidder's questions will be answered regarding the procurement process. Please contact Mark Davies, Prevention and Partnership Manager via email MDDavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to express an interest in attending the event and joining details will be forwarded to you.

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,200,000 excluding VAT
  • £1,200,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 March 2032
  • 5 years, 11 months, 30 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Contract locations

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Engagement

Engagement deadline

15 August 2025

Engagement process description

14th August 2025, the Council will hold a Teams Meeting with presentations and Questions and Answer Session for prospective bidders who have expressed an interest in attending.


Participation

Particular suitability

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

30 September 2025


Procedure

Special regime

Light touch


Contracting authority

Vale of Glamorgan Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJL-7881-XMJT

Civic Offices

BARRY

CF63 4RU

United Kingdom

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales