Market Engagement Event for the Provision of a Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Service

Procurement description

This notice is to invite interested providers to a market engagement event via Microsoft teams on 14th August 2025 in relation to the provision of Children's and Young People's Wellbeing Service. The Vale of Glamorgan Council is intending to conduct a procurement process for this service and would like to consult with relevant organisations prior to the process. The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking experienced and innovative providers to deliver a comprehensive Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Service that integrates three existing strands of support into a unified model. This service will support children and young people aged 8–18 across the Vale, with a particular emphasis on emotional wellbeing, resilience, and distinct focus on Young Carers (Unpaid Carers).

The event will discuss the Council’s requirements, potential TUPE implications regarding the currently commissioned Services, and Government priorities such as social value and decarbonisation. Potential bidder’s questions will be answered regarding the procurement process. Please contact Mark Davies, Prevention and Partnership Manager via email MDDavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to express an interest in attending the event and joining details will be forwarded to you.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Total value (estimated)

1200000 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 March 2032

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Delivery regions

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Sustainability

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 March 2032, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

14th August 2025, the Council will hold a Teams Meeting with presentations and Questions and Answer Session for prospective bidders who have expressed an interest in attending.

Due date

15 August 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

30 September 2025