Scope
Description
Powys County Council is establishing an approved provider framework for the provision of a range of support services for Babies, Children, Young People and families, in and around the county of Powys.
The Council is seeking expressions of interest from providers who are suitably qualified and experienced to deliver a wide range of support services. These can range from statutory assessments to holistic therapies, and the Council is looking for a comprehensive and wide-ranging list of support services, including but not limited to the following:
- Specific statutory assessments - Undertaking assessments (PAMs assessments (parenting); Together and Apart assessments; Psychological assessments; Sexual risk assessments / Cognitive assessments
- Therapy - All types of therapy/Counselling - a range of therapeutic support for children, young people, parents, families to include, but not limited to: Art therapy / Counselling / Family therapy / Filial therapy / Play therapy.
- Any other support provision around Babies, Children, young people and families, such as: Sessional Support staff / Activity based projects / Training / Contact Centres
The list is not exhaustive, providers may only be able to do one of the assessments listed.
The open framework agreement is being procured in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Act 2023. It relates to a Light Touch Contract as defined under Section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024.
The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.
The Council may decide to re-open the framework to allow new providers to join and tender responses will be evaluated.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £840,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 April 2026 to 4 April 2030
- Possible extension to 4 April 2032
- 6 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to a further 1 year plus 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL24 - Powys
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call-Off via a further competition process or Direct Award
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See Tender Documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
See Tender Documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
ITT_119984 via eTenderwales portal https://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 10 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80.00% |
| Cost | Cost | 20.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
See Tender Documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
See Tender Documentation
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Powys County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBT-5413-HMDT
County Hall
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5LG
United Kingdom
Region: UKL24 - Powys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales