Tender

Floating Support Services

CARDIFF COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 10:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff Council is currently managing a procurement process for a project titled "Floating Support Services," aimed at providing social work and related services under the category of health and social work services. This open procedure tender process, conducted under Welsh devolved regulations, is primarily targeted at the UK region. Important dates to note include the end of the call-in period on 29th December 2025, the tender submission deadline on 26th January 2026, and the expected award date by 19th March 2026. The contract period is projected to begin on 20th April 2026, with the service lasting up to five years, including potential renewals. The tender is valued at approximately £12,677,602, and submissions can be made electronically in either English or Welsh via the indicated platform.

This project represents a significant business opportunity for organisations in the social care and support services sector, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive social work services that focus on community well-being and cost efficiency. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender’s suitability scores. By engaging in this contract, companies can expand their portfolio in public sector work, enhance social value through quality-led service provision, and establish a strong presence in the provision of essential support services. Winning this contract could also bolster an organisation’s reputation as a leader in addressing housing support needs and community-based service solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Floating Support Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority wishes to award two contracts to Ranked 1 and Ranked 2 providers to deliver the Floating Support Contracts. Please note that this tender for Housing Support Grant Generic Floating Support Services is being issued at the same time as the Council's internal governance and decision- making process, which is currently within a call-in period. The call-in period ends on the 29th December, 2025, should this matter be called in during that time the tender process may be paused or withdrawn. t

Planning Information

Cardiff Council will be holding a Market Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on Friday, 26th August 2025 from 13.30 - 15.00. If you would like to attend, please email your interest and any colleagues email addresses who would also like to attend to socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk by end of day on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025. A Teams invitation will then be emailed across to you following the deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084944-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,677,602 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,677,602 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Harry
Contact Email
sharry@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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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