Scope
Description
Cardiff Council would like to notify the market for an upcoming opportunity for Generic Floating Support.
It is anticipated that a total of 2 contracts will be awarded for a maximum period of 5 years - initial contract of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The tender is estimated £1,811,086 annually and the contract start date is estimated w/c 23rd March 2026.
The primary purpose of the service is to support service users to resolve their immediate uncertain housing situation and to develop the necessary skills and confidence to manage their independence.
The Service should be achieved through:
Services that build the capacity and ability of individuals or households to maintain a home.
Services that prevent homelessness or the need for an individual to live in an inappropriate institutional setting or require statutory intervention.
Providing or enabling access to suitable housing for individuals or households.
Services that mitigate the impact of homelessness on individuals or households.
Raising awareness and understanding with other professionals and with the wider public, including in schools and colleges.
Action to enforce legislation intended to secure and maintain access to good quality homes. For example, legislation that places duties on landlords to be registered and regarding the management of tenancies.
Supporting service users to access appropriate mental health services.
Signposting to specialist agencies/services in the community.
In complex cases co-ordinate a multi-agency approach to ensuring consistent and continuity of support for the service user.
Total value (estimated)
- £9,055,430 excluding VAT
- £10,866,516 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2029
- Possible extension to 21 March 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 September 2025
Engagement process description
Cardiff Council will be holding a Market Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on Friday, 26th August 2025 from 13.30 - 15.00.
If you would like to attend, please email your interest and any colleagues email addresses who would also like to attend to socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk by end of day on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025. A Teams invitation will then be emailed across to you following the deadline.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Cardiff Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ
County Hall
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
United Kingdom
Email: socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales