Planning

Market Engagement Event for the Provision of a Children & Young People's Wellbeing Service

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 14:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for the provision of a Children's and Young People's Wellbeing Service. This falls under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people and is scheduled to cover the region of Vale in the UK, specifically region UKL22. A market engagement event is planned for 14th August 2025 via Microsoft Teams to discuss this procurement, with a future notice expected to be published by 30th September 2025. The project aims to integrate various support strands into a single model targeted at children and young people aged 8-18. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 30th March 2032, with a gross budget of £1.2 million GBP for the procurement process operating under light-touch regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced providers specialising in children's welfare services to expand their offerings. The Council is particularly interested in innovative approaches that address emotional wellbeing, resilience, and support for young carers. Businesses with expertise in comprehensive service integration, emotional support frameworks, and social value enhancement are well-positioned to compete. The process also acknowledges potential TUPE implications and prioritises government objectives such as social value and decarbonisation, providing various avenues for growth and development for suitable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event for the Provision of a Children & Young People's Wellbeing Service

Notice Description

This notice is to invite interested providers to a market engagement event via Microsoft teams on 14th August 2025 in relation to the provision of Children's and Young People's Wellbeing Service. The Vale of Glamorgan Council is intending to conduct a procurement process for this service and would like to consult with relevant organisations prior to the process. The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking experienced and innovative providers to deliver a comprehensive Children & Young People's Wellbeing Service that integrates three existing strands of support into a unified model. This service will support children and young people aged 8-18 across the Vale, with a particular emphasis on emotional wellbeing, resilience, and distinct focus on Young Carers (Unpaid Carers). The event will discuss the Council's requirements, potential TUPE implications regarding the currently commissioned Services, and Government priorities such as social value and decarbonisation. Potential bidder's questions will be answered regarding the procurement process. Please contact Mark Davies, Prevention and Partnership Manager via email MDDavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to express an interest in attending the event and joining details will be forwarded to you.

Planning Information

14th August 2025, the Council will hold a Teams Meeting with presentations and Questions and Answer Session for prospective bidders who have expressed an interest in attending.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042872-2025
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Davies
Contact Email
mddavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF63 4RU
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
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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