Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-060d21
- Published by:
- Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
- Authority ID:
- AA0276
- Publication date:
- 23 January 2026
- Deadline date:
- 09 February 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
This is a Market Engagement process. Any dates and values provided in this notice are subject to change.Rhondda Cynon Taff Children’s Services are seeking to commission a provider to operate a high support provision in a premises provided by the Council within RCT. The home will provide support to two young people aged between 16 and 18 who have high support needs due to a combination of factors such as emotional and mental health needs, risk taking behaviours and subject to exploitation. The provider will need to ensure there is 1:1/2:1staffing (dependent on needs) for each individual young person at all times throughout the day and meet the requirement for a sleep in and waking night member of staff.The provider will be required to deliver a sustained and consistent high-quality strengths based service that is able to respond in an emergency and can be flexible in facilitating opportunities for young people who need varying levels of support dependent on their needs and progression towards independence. The provider will be required to actively encourage and support each young person to achieve positive outcomes in line with their assessed needs and plan, working closely with the responsible social work teams and other agencies that may be involved. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities.Please advise if you would be interested in this opportunity by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33824 and can be accessed using the following link:https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/30191318019BEA910300
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
RCT64
Procurement description
This is a Market Engagement process. Any dates and values provided in this notice are subject to change.
Rhondda Cynon Taff Children’s Services are seeking to commission a provider to operate a high support provision in a premises provided by the Council within RCT. The home will provide support to two young people aged between 16 and 18 who have high support needs due to a combination of factors such as emotional and mental health needs, risk taking behaviours and subject to exploitation. The provider will need to ensure there is 1:1/2:1staffing (dependent on needs) for each individual young person at all times throughout the day and meet the requirement for a sleep in and waking night member of staff.
The provider will be required to deliver a sustained and consistent high-quality strengths based service that is able to respond in an emergency and can be flexible in facilitating opportunities for young people who need varying levels of support dependent on their needs and progression towards independence. The provider will be required to actively encourage and support each young person to achieve positive outcomes in line with their assessed needs and plan, working closely with the responsible social work teams and other agencies that may be involved.
This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities.
Please advise if you would be interested in this opportunity by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33824 and can be accessed using the following link:
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/30191318019BEA910300
Total value (estimated)
1000 GBP Excluding VAT
1000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2034
Contracting authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
Identification register:
Address 1: 2 Llys Cadwyn
Town/City: Pontypridd
Postcode: CF37 4TH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXZ-9391-VHZQ
Email: procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2034, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
Please advise if you would be interested in this opportunity by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33824 and can be accessed using the following link:
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/30191318019BEA910300
Due date
09 February 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 February 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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There are no commodity categories for this notice.
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Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 1015 |
Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf) |
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a