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

27 Jun 2025 at 12:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process aiming to contract Specialist Day Centre Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Condition and other neurodivergent conditions. This initiative, classified under social work and related services, is situated in the UKL2 region of the United Kingdom. The council is seeking market engagement to gauge interest and capabilities of potential providers, encouraging expressions of interest by noon on a specified Monday in July, with such preliminary engagement ending on 28th July 2025. The procurement is primarily service-oriented and involves a significant gross value of GBP 1.8 million, scheduled to commence on 31st January 2026 and conclude on 1st February 2033.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, especially those focusing on neurodivergent populations and complex care needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to respond, given the procurement's suitability criteria, and can position themselves as key service providers in the evolving landscape of specialised care services. The initiative not only promises robust market growth for entities committed to enhancing service provision for diverse needs but also supports long-term engagement with a public authority, fostering potential business stability and development.

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Notice Information

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 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.

Planning Information

Please provide a brief outline (no more than 2 sides of A4) of your experience of delivering services that include the essential elements highlighted above. Please note: This will not form part of any formal tender process. This information request is purely for the Council to understand the market position and we welcome expressions of interest by 12-noon Monday XXXX July. To register your interest in this opportunity and to provide us with the information requested above, please visit the Sell2Wales WebSite at.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055525
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035786-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ana Foundly
Contact Email
ana.foundly@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL2 East Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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