Hostel Provision (Temporary supported accommodation) in Rhondda Cynon Taf

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:43

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 14:05

Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT CBC) has commissioned a procurement process for hostel provision, specifically temporary supported accommodation in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The tender targeted accommodation services within an open procurement framework, focusing on services for high-level complex individuals requiring ongoing support for independent living. This process covers two locations: Mill Street Hostel for individuals 18+ and The Grange Hostels for individuals aged 16-24. The procurement process reached several stages, with the initial tendering phase recorded on 28th November 2024, and the completion stage, which saw the award of the contract, settled by 13th March 2026. These contracts pertain to services in Pontypridd, UKL15, and are expected to run for an initial term of three years with extension possibilities.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses strategically positioned in the accommodation services sector, specifically those capable of delivering high-support environments. Organisations skilled in supporting medium to high-level complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse issues, and offending behaviours, are well-suited to compete. The contract award, notably to Pobl Care and Support, demonstrates an opportunity worth approximately £4,519,440, denoting substantial business growth potential for firms able to adhere to the procurement's emphasis on delivering a psychologically informed environment. This tendering process invites consortia, fostering collaborative ventures and enhancing community benefits linked to the council's social and environmental goals.

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Notice Title

Hostel Provision (Temporary supported accommodation) in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Notice Description

Rhondda Cynon Taf is commissioning a hostel service. Which provide 22 units in total, over two locations - Mill Street Hostel for single individuals 18 + - The Grange Hostels is for single individuals 16-24 years of age. The hostels are for high level complex individuals that require ongoing support to live independently. The Hostels are staffed 24/7, providing flexible housing related support to help individuals alleviate homelessness, primarily for those who have been assessed as needing Medium/High Supported Accommodation as a move on pathway. The hostels will provide a Psychologically Informed Environment with staff delivering support that is designed to take into account the emotional and psychological needs of the individual.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender is to award a contract to a single provider that will provide hostel services in RCT region. The Contract will be to deliver services in up to 2 locations. Each hostel will be staffed 24/7. The Hostels will provide a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) with staff delivering support that is designed to take into account the emotional and psychological needs of the individual. Individuals will assess as needing medium to high level of support including mental health issue, alcohol and or substance misuse issues, offending behaviour etc. Additional information: The initial term will be for 3 years but will have extension options for anadditional 5 x 1 years taking the total contract duration to a possible 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059334-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,460,102 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,220,103 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,519,440 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POBL CARE AND SUPPORT

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