Award

ADSS Cymru Business Support Services

ADSS CYMRU

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:35

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 12:20

Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

ADSS Cymru, a not-for-profit organisation representing the Statutory Directors of Social Services in Wales, alongside Denbighshire County Council, has completed the procurement process for "ADSS Cymru Business Support Services." The tender aimed to appoint a service provider to enhance social services across Wales and influence national policy development. The process, conducted under an open procedure, consisted of several stages, including a planning phase that commenced in June 2025 and culminated in the awarding of the contract to Practice Solutions Ltd in December 2025. The procurement fell within the services category, specifically targeting administrative social services, and will extend from April 2026 to March 2030, with an option for renewal up to 2032. This contract anticipates a significant contribution towards social services improvement under Welsh devolved regulations, with a contract value of £1,350,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in providing comprehensive administrative social services. Businesses with capabilities in business and management consultancy, office-support services, and related business services can find a foothold in this procurement, given the focus on delivering high-quality support to ADSS Cymru. The successful bid by Practice Solutions Ltd, an SME located in Mountain Ash, underscores the prospects for smaller companies to engage in public sector tenders that influence regional and national policy frameworks. The procurement process prioritises quality in service provision, enabling businesses to leverage their expertise in consultancy and project management within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ADSS Cymru Business Support Services

Notice Description

Denbighshire County Council are undertaking this tendering exercise on behalf of ADSS CYMRU. ADSS Cymru is a not for profit organisation which represents the Statutory Directors of Social Service in Wales and all Heads of Service who have responsibility for adult social care, children and young people services or business management for those services across Local Authorities in Wales. ADSS Cymru is seeking to appoint a service provider who will provide a robust business support service to ensure ADSS CYMRU is able to deliver a successful programme of improvement in social services across Wales and be at the forefront of Welsh national Social Services policy development and implementation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Initial Term may be extended annually for a maximum of up to two years in total (maximum permissible end date therefore being 31st March 2032) at the option of ADSS CYMRU giving the Service provider at least 90 days written notice before the expiry of the Initial Term.

Planning Information

Any supplier wishing to express an interest in this opportunity should do so by emailing a short description of the services offered by their organisation to lee.evans@denbighshire.gov.uk by no later than close of business 17/06/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-11-09

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADSS CYMRU
Additional Buyers

DENBIGSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Lee Evans
Contact Email
lee.evans@denbighshire.gov.uk, procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH
Postcode
CF45 4SN
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
Abercynon
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRACTICE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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