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Agency staff - Social Workers (Child Care Teams 1,2 & 3)

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Aug 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council in the United Kingdom has completed a public procurement process for the provision of agency staff, specifically social workers for Child Care Teams 1, 2, and 3. The procurement process was carried out under a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition as per the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, with a special regime of light touch. The process has advanced to the award stage, with Leaders in Care, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, being awarded the contract. The contract, focusing on social work services with accommodation, will run from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2026, with potential for a six-month extension. The total contract value, including potential extensions, is approximately £245,700.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisations capable of supplying specialised social work services. The emphasis on accommodating social services aligns with current industry demand, making it an attractive option for businesses with expertise in social work and accommodation services. Successful contractors like Leaders in Care demonstrate that this opportunity suits companies well-versed in meeting safety and regulatory standards under the Welsh devolved regulations. Engaging in such contracts can not only enhance a business's portfolio but also expand its presence in the public sector market within the UK.

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Notice Title

Agency staff - Social Workers (Child Care Teams 1,2 & 3)

Notice Description

Description: Agency staff - Social Workers (Child Care Teams 1,2 & 3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047539-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,748 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 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
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
roxanne.kehoe@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEADERS IN CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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