Scope
Description
Work Opportunity services are well established as one of Denbighshire's preferred ways of meeting the needs of people with a learning disability. This contract is to provide additional direct support staff to work within the Denbighshire County Council managed Community Skills Service, supporting citizens in various settings. To enable citizens with complex disabilities who need specialist support to gain work-based experience, learn new skills, socialise and/or have something meaningful in their lives.
Details of a meet the buyer event for this contract are provided in the engagement section of this notice.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Contract locations
- UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 October 2025
Engagement process description
A meet the buyer event for this contract will taking place via Microsoft Teams at 10am on 16/10/25 to give potential providers opportunity to learn more about the expectations of the contract and answer any queries. The event is anticipated to last until 11.30am. To book your attendance at this event please email Lauren Roberts at CandCteamASCH@denbighshire.gov.uk and a meeting invite link will be sent out to your requested email address.
A separate engagement will also consult with staff from the current service provider and Denbighshire County Council's Community Skills Service as well as citizens who are supported by the project and their families/carers. Consultation will be offered via questionnaire and/or face to face engagement.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 December 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Denbighshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPG-8659-JMCD
Russell House, Churton Road
Rhyl
LL18 3DP
United Kingdom
Region: UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales