Provision of care and support service at Pont Aur Extra Care Light Scheme, Ystradgynlais

Procurement reference

ITT_126633

Procurement description

Powys County Council (‘The Council’) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of a care and support service at Pont Aur Extra Care Light scheme, Ystradgynlais.

In entering a contract with the Council to provide care and support services for individuals living in the extra care housing scheme. The Service Provider will comply with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (and any subsequent amendments), and the values and principles stated within the service Specification. There is a requirement that the provider will be registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).

The extra care scheme will aim to provide the additional support which will enable individuals to remain living independently within their own home for longer, with the level of support they need to meet their care and support needs.

The scheme is being modernised and developed into an Extra Care Light model, providing 43 properties in total, made up of 41 apartments and 2 attached bungalows. This includes the refurbishment and the development of 12 new purpose-built extra care apartments.

The anticipated model is for onsite care and support to be available between 7am and 11pm, all year, supported by a 112 hour weekly core contract. Additional planned care packages will be arranged separately according to individual assessed need.

The duration of the Contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years plus 2 years at the Council’s discretion (3+2+2).

This procurement is being conducted using the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") under Light Touch Regime for the purpose of procuring a suitably qualified Contractor to provide the Services.

The Council is awarding a contract, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

1050000.00 GBP to 1050000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

31 January 2027, 00:00AM to 31 January 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 January 2034

Powys County Council

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

CPV classifications

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys

Lot value (estimated)

1050000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1050000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

31 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2034, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for 2 years plus 2 years

Participation

Award criteria

Payment terms

See Tender documentation

Description of risks to contract performance

See Tender documentation

Tender submission deadline

19 October 2026, 17:00PM

Enquiry deadline

12 October 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

16 November 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ITT_126633 - Provision of care and support service at Pont Aur Extra Care Light Scheme, Ystradgynlais

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

01 October 2029, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English