Scope
Description
The service to be provided is residential care for Children or Young People (CYP) aged 11-17 (with the option to vary if demand dictates), within a Cardiff Council-owned children's home, placed after an assessment of their needs by Cardiff Council. These services will be provided in a manner that best safeguards and promotes the welfare of the Child or Young Person in respect of whom the Services are provided. Children and young people will need to be supported using the Trauma Recovery Model and by employing an approach that is strengths based, and person centred.
The Provider will work with individuals to achieve positive outcomes in line with their assessed needs and to meet the expectations of the Child or Young Person.
Acknowledging that each provider must work within the parameters of an individual Child or Young Person's care and support plan, this is an outcome focused service, where the delivery of outcomes important to each individual Child or Young Person in a rights-based approach, are monitored for quality.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £15,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2031
- Possible extension to 15 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for 12 months and a further 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50.00% |
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
| Community Wellbeing Benefits | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Cardiff Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ
County Hall
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Samantha Harry
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