Scope
Reference
GSC1001098REQ
Description
Denbighshire County Council are undertaking this tendering exercise on behalf of ADSS CYMRU.
ADSS Cymru is a not for profit organisation which represents the Statutory Directors of Social Service in Wales and all Heads of Service who have responsibility for adult social care, children and young people services or business management for those services across Local Authorities in Wales.
ADSS Cymru is seeking to appoint a service provider who will provide a robust business support service to ensure ADSS CYMRU is able to deliver a successful programme of improvement in social services across Wales and be at the forefront of Welsh national Social Services policy development and implementation.
Contract 1. ADSS Business Support Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,350,000 excluding VAT
- £1,620,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
2yrs
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Practice Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBV-6596-GLDY
Ty Antur Navigation Park,
Mountain Ash
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ADSS Business Support Services
Contracting authority
ADSS Cymru
- Companies House: 11378906
Ty Antur Navigation Park
Abercynon, Mountain Ash
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Denbigshire County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Lead on tender
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPG-8659-JMCD
County Hall, Wynstay Road
Ruthin
LL15 1YN
United Kingdom
Region: UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire