Award

Award of Learning disability support services in Conwy

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 15:54

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council has successfully concluded a tender process for a contract titled "Award of Learning Disability Support Services in Conwy". This contract, under the industry category of social services, has been awarded to Conwy Connect, a supplier based in Colwyn Bay, UK. The procurement process was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition with the final award being made on 18th September 2025. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 14th November 2025 and last until 31st October 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement was carried out under Welsh devolved regulations and involved a complete tender stage, supported by a light-touch regime.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those specialising in social services and community support. The contract aims to enhance the well-being and inclusion of people with learning disabilities through a flexible service encompassing advice, social opportunities, and consultations. By securing this contract, businesses capable of demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to positive social outcomes can strengthen their market presence and secure steady income from a public sector partner. Conwy Connect, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the role SMEs and VCSEs can play in fulfilling public service contracts effectively.

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Notice Title

Award of Learning disability support services in Conwy

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council has completed a tender exercise and has appointed a suitable Service Provider to provide a Learning Disability Support Service across Conwy. The contract will be applicable for a period of three years with an option to extend for further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two years beyond initial 3 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070556-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,025 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£322,025 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£322,025 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Thompson
Contact Email
alan.thompson@conwy.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01492575776

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 0GG
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONWY CONNECT

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