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Grandparents Plus (Trading as Kinship)

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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05 Aug 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC) in Wales, acting as the buying organisation. The contracting process has completed the award stage for the project titled "Grandparents Plus (Trading as Kinship)", primarily centring around health and social work services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition, under Welsh devolved regulations with a special "light touch" regime applied. The contract was awarded to GRANDPARENTS PLUS, a large supplier, and covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £55,000 GBP. The procurement is associated with the UK region UKL15, encompassing the locality where the services will be delivered.

This tender provides a business opportunity predominantly within the health and social care sector, particularly valuable for organisations involved in offering support services to family carers. Businesses that specialise in advocacy, support groups, or financial advice for carers are well-suited to take interest in similar future opportunities. Companies looking to expand in the Welsh humanitarian support services market would find such a procurement advantageous for growth. Additionally, this award illustrates the potential for service-oriented businesses to engage with public sector projects even without a competitive bidding process, provided they align with the buyer's prerequisites and service needs.

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Notice Title

Grandparents Plus (Trading as Kinship)

Notice Description

Kinship are a charitable company, championing the role of extended family members when they are in a position of taking on the caring role for a child as a result of challenging family circumstances. Kinship provide practical support for family carers offering advice, support groups, advocacy, financial review and benefits advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046276-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTH
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANDPARENTS PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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