Planning

Childrens Services - Fostering/Residential Contracts

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

20 Oct 2025 at 15:30

Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is overseeing the public procurement process for the "Childrens Services - Fostering/Residential Contracts" scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, with a completion date set for 1st April 2030. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an amendment note indicating that the procurement opportunity is not proceeding. This project falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is based in the UK's Powys region (UKL24). The initiative follows a "light touch" regime under legislation 2023/54 and was planned to be announced with notices expected until 21st October 2025.

The tender offers potential growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that operate within the health and social work services sector. Specifically, businesses specialising in fostering and residential care services would have been well-suited to engage with this contract, fostering further regional economic development and partnerships within the public health sector. However, interested parties are advised to stay informed about similar future opportunities as this specific procurement process is not proceeding.

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Notice Title

Childrens Services - Fostering/Residential Contracts

Notice Description

Procurement of provider(s) for Fostering/Residential Contracts in Powys

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05236d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066844-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams1@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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