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Review of National Children's Services Commissioning Team in Wales

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:55

Tender

30 May 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Review of National Children's Services Commissioning Team in Wales", focusing on the provision of services to evaluate future requirements for children's social care commissioning. The procurement was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition, and the main industry category was services related to research, development, and consultancy, falling under the CPV codes 73000000 and 98000000. Located in Wales, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Cordis Bright and runs from 1st September 2025 to 30th November 2025, with an option for a one-month extension. The contract's gross value amounts to £46,494.00, and it was signed on 18th August 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in children’s services consultancy and research. SMEs and organisations well-versed in community and social service developments are ideally suited to participate, especially those attuned to evolving legislative frameworks in social care. The procurement enables these businesses to enhance their project portfolios and gain exposure through collaboration with public sector bodies. Engaging in such public contracts can lead to further opportunities under similar frameworks and facilitate business expansion in related government and social service sectors.

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Notice Title

Review of National Children's Services Commissioning Team in Wales

Notice Description

Contract detail notice for Review of National Children's Services Commissioning Team in Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058441-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,745 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Jo Bridge
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01443 281183

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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORDIS BRIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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