Tender

Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 10:17

Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 15:43

Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is currently in the tender stage for a new procurement process titled "Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families," aimed at enhancing service provision in and around Powys, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The framework is valued at GBP 840,000 and invites expressions of interest from qualified providers capable of delivering a variety of support services, including therapeutic and statutory assessments for young people and families. The open procedure for this Light Touch Contract under the Procurement Act 2023 provides flexibility while ensuring compliance with transparency and equal treatment principles. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10 November 2025 and an award period set to conclude by 30 January 2026. Interested parties can submit their tenders via the eTenderwales portal, with further competition or direct award as the procurement method.

This open framework offers a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand into the public sector by offering specialised services aligned with the health and social work category. Businesses with capabilities in providing assessments, therapeutic interventions, and support for young people and families can leverage this framework to cement their presence in the industry, while potentially accessing additional opportunities through re-opening phases. The procurement process emphasises quality and cost in its evaluation criteria. Service providers skilled in areas such as cognitive assessments, art therapy, and sessional support services are ideal candidates, and successful inclusion in the framework could enhance their growth through established governmental contracts and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families

Notice Description

Powys County Council is establishing an approved provider framework for the provision of a range of support services for Babies, Children, Young People and families, in and around the county of Powys. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from providers who are suitably qualified and experienced to deliver a wide range of support services. These can range from statutory assessments to holistic therapies, and the Council is looking for a comprehensive and wide-ranging list of support services, including but not limited to the following: - Specific statutory assessments - Undertaking assessments (PAMs assessments (parenting); Together and Apart assessments; Psychological assessments; Sexual risk assessments / Cognitive assessments - Therapy - All types of therapy/Counselling - a range of therapeutic support for children, young people, parents, families to include, but not limited to: Art therapy / Counselling / Family therapy / Filial therapy / Play therapy. - Any other support provision around Babies, Children, young people and families, such as: Sessional Support staff / Activity based projects / Training / Contact Centres The list is not exhaustive, providers may only be able to do one of the assessments listed. The open framework agreement is being procured in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Act 2023. It relates to a Light Touch Contract as defined under Section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. The Council may decide to re-open the framework to allow new providers to join and tender responses will be evaluated.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 1 year plus 1 year

Planning Information

Meet the buyer event has been arranged for 7th October 2025 14:00 to 16:00. At the event the Council will explain the need for the support services framework to support babies, children, young people and their families in Powys. The Council will discuss with suppliers who are looking to apply, the tender process and key dates. There will be the opportunity for a question and answer session. Please book onto the event access via the link: https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/powys-support-services-framework-for-babies-children-young-people-and-families/ and click Book Now. Should you have any queries please contact Rachel Williams on email: rachel.williams2@powys.gov.uk or Tel: 01597 826130.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064659-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-10

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams1@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01597 826223

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

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