Planning

Community Preventative Services- Preliminary Market Engagement Event

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Community Preventative Services- Preliminary Market Engagement Event." This procurement, focused on the services category, particularly health and social work services, aims to further develop the wellbeing services in the region, UKL14, United Kingdom. A Preliminary Market Engagement Event is scheduled for Monday, 24th November 2025, at Canolfan Pentre Awel, Delta Lakes, Llanelli, with registrations open until Tuesday, 19th November 2025. The initiative aims to co-design and co-produce a model that fosters independence, resilience, and wellbeing across Carmarthenshire. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage in this stage to contribute to future support structures before formal procurement activities commence.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that are experienced in delivering health and social work services. Engaging early in the procurement process can enable businesses to shape the development of services that align with local community strengths and needs. With existing contracts expiring in early 2027 and options for extension, businesses positioned to offer innovative and resilient wellbeing solutions will benefit from understanding the evolving landscape promoted by Carmarthenshire County Council. Potential participants who focus on collaboration and community engagement will be well-suited to compete effectively in this process.

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Notice Title

Community Preventative Services- Preliminary Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting potential suppliers to a Preliminary Market Engagement Event to help further co-design and co-produce Carmarthenshire's Community Preventative Services model. This initiative aims to build on existing wellbeing services and local community strengths, shaping future support that promotes independence, resilience, and wellbeing across Carmarthenshire. Date: Monday, 24th November 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Venue: Canolfan Pentre Awel, Delta Lakes, Llanelli, SA15 2EZ Register by: Tuesday, 19th November 2025 To register: Email CommissioningDevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk This event marks the first in a series of engagements to ensure early and meaningful involvement and collaboration exploration with the sector ahead of any formal procurement activity. Existing contracts run until early 2027 with the option to extend.

Planning Information

There will be a series of engagements to ensure early and meaningful involvement and collaboration exploration with the sector ahead of any formal procurement activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072664-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£21,130,357 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1AD
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
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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