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Pathways

Cardiff Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 09:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Sep 2025 at 16:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by Cardiff Council titled "Pathways" is a significant contract in the services industry, specifically focusing on social work services. The award notice, published on 13th October 2025, marks the completion of this direct award process under the light-touch regime. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the services cater primarily to social work needs without accommodation, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 15th October 2025, with completion anticipated by 21st July 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £1.385 million, has an option for renewal, potentially extending until July 2028, providing continuity and extended support aligned with Welsh Government regulations.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in social services and those capable of offering comprehensive, expert assessments and therapy options. Adoption UK, a large-scale voluntary organisation with special registration under Welsh Government requirements, is the chosen supplier. Businesses that are similarly registered and capable of delivering specialist adoption support services stand to benefit significantly from similar opportunities. The direct award approach underscores the unique service delivery and compliance requirements, presenting an attractive prospect for specialised service providers in Wales aiming to secure government contracts and expand their operations within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathways

Notice Description

The PATHWAYS service model brings together expert assessment, therapy options and additional supports to the needs of the families identified through an initial assessment.

Procurement Information

The voluntary organisations deliver specialist services that could not be replicated via a tender nor can be by other organisations due to the regulatory regime. The Welsh Government require the grant to be spend on voluntary adoption support organisations operating in Wales. All are registered adoption agencies with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) which is a legal requirement to provide adoption services in Wales. The organisations have been identified in previous Welsh Government grant award letters The organisations have been identified in the investment plans which have been approved by /or have been submitted to the Welsh Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064586-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,385,103 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 21 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Adoption UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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