Tender

The Provision of a Private Rented Sector Support Service for the Vale of Glamorgan Council

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced an open tender for the provision of a Private Rented Sector Support Service. This initiative aims to mitigate tenancy breakdowns within the Vale Assisted Tenancy Scheme by engaging directly with service users and private landlords throughout the region of Vale of Glamorgan (UKL22). The procurement process, which is in the tender stage as of 28th November 2025, seeks a service provider to deliver three full-time equivalent Housing Link Workers. The contract, valued at £652,500, will span from 4th February 2026 to 3rd February 2029, with potential for a 24-month extension. The submission deadline is set for 4th December 2025 at 12:00 PM, with queries closing on 2nd December 2025 at 4:30 PM. This service falls under the "Social work services" CPV category and requires e-submission via the Sell2Wales portal in accordance with light-touch regime standards.

This tender is a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services and tenancy support to expand their operations within the UK public sector. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) familiar with the regional needs of the Vale of Glamorgan. The award criteria are weighted heavily towards quality at 60%, ensuring that experienced providers who can demonstrate robust processes and community impact stand to gain. Successful bidders will not only benefit financially from a valuable contract but also contribute positively to social integration and independent living improvements for vulnerable communities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Private Rented Sector Support Service for the Vale of Glamorgan Council

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to reduce tenancy breakdowns by working directly with Service Users who are utilising the Vale Assisted Tenancy Scheme. (VATS) which is run by the Vale of Glamorgan Council Housing Solutions Team in partnership with designated Private Rented Sector landlords. The service will provide support to ensure that the service users are given the best chance of being able to sustain their Vale Assisted Tenancy, to integrate into the community and maximise their independence. The successful provider will be expected to provide Three FTE Housing Link Worker for the duration of this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078134-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£652,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£652,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2029 3-4 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
VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Symons
Contact Email
jesymons@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF63 4RU
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
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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