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Award of Hostel Provision (Temporary supported accommodation) in Rhondda Cynon Taf

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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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 completed and awarded a contract for hostel provision services within the Rhondda Cynon Taf region. This procurement process entailed the commissioning of temporary supported accommodation across two locations: Mill Street Hostel, catering to individuals aged 18 and above, and The Grange Hostels, aimed at individuals aged 16-24 requiring medium to high levels of support. These hostels will provide a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and 24/7 staffing to support individuals with ongoing complex needs, such as mental health issues and substance misuse. The tender follows an open procedure method and relates to accommodation services within RCT. The contract award went to Pobl Care and Support, with a contract value of £4,519,440, signed on 17 March 2025.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in accommodation services or social care support. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses have the opportunity to expand their reach and provide essential services that align with public sector objectives, potentially securing long-term engagements due to extension options. As the contract is intended to support individuals with complex needs, businesses proficient in providing psychological care and support services or those capable of operating within a Psychologically Informed Environment might find substantial avenues for growth. Companies in sectors such as healthcare, social care, and housing will be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities in this procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Award of 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023023-2026
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
13 Mar 20261 months ago
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
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
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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