Planning

Specialist Day Centre Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Condition, Neurodivergent conditions and Complex Care and Support needs.

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is in the planning stage for a procurement to deliver Specialist Day Centre Services for adults with learning disabilities, including autism spectrum condition, neurodivergent conditions, and complex care and support needs. The project, set in Cardiff County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Butetown, CF10 4UW, falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process aims to gather market interest and information by 12-noon on Monday, 27 January 2025, with formal notices expected on 3 November 2025. The estimated contract value is GBP 1,000,000, indicating a significant investment in services promoting independence, well-being, and inclusion for individuals with complex needs.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in neurodivergent care, to offer innovative solutions in a growing field. The demand for such specialised services is expected to rise, providing a steady stream of prospects for dedicated providers. Companies with expertise in creating tailored, well-being-oriented day centre programmes will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on health and social services in the UK region should consider this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute positively to community welfare.

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Notice Title

Specialist Day Centre Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Condition, Neurodivergent conditions and Complex Care and Support needs.

Notice Description

Cardiff Council is committed to delivering individualised, strengths-based, co-produced services, that promote independence, well-being and inclusion for individuals with complex learning disabilities. This includes people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), other neurodivergent conditions, physical and sensory impairment, and behaviours that challenge, as well as those with more complex personal care and support needs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff Council is seeking to understand the market from providers who are committed to promoting services that meet the needs of neurodivergent people and can deliver Specialist Day Centre Services as detailed within this notice. This is a particular specialist service for people who may have behaviours that challenge. The population groups are people who have been assessed/diagnosed as neurodiverse adults with complex care and support needs and: - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Learning Disability The purpose of the service is to provide a range of quality, personalised support in a day centre accommodation setting, offering a wide variety of social and community activity-based opportunities supporting the well-being and independence of the individuals who use the service. Targeted support to meet individuals' needs would be identified via the wellbeing assessment and care plan. The day centre accommodation will need to have a range of individualised base-rooms tailored to meet specific needs and will include, Patio/garden areas, Wet rooms, ICT areas, sensory room. The care and support provided to each individual will be unique and varied as outlined in the Care and Support Plan. The current service is delivered to approximately 18individuals per week who use the service between 2 to 6 days per week. It is anticipated there will be a growth in demand for this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040949-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920873732

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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