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GWASANAETHAU CYNGHORI INTEGREDIG TEULUOEDD YN GYNTAF 2026 / FAMILIES FIRST INTEGRATED COUNSELLING SERVICES 2026

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of the “Families First Integrated Counselling Services 2026” located in Merthyr Tydfil, with a focus on counselling services. This tender falls under the services industry category and is managed using an open procedure, aligned with the legal framework of the UK’s Public Contracts Regulations 2023. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and includes key deadlines: the tender period ends on 9th January 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 5th January 2026. The total estimated value of this contract is £1,080,000, with an initial contract period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029 and a potential extension for an additional two years based on performance and funding availability.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those familiar with the Welsh devolved regulations and catering to public authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, as indicated by the procurement criteria. The contract aims to enhance business growth by offering a significant service delivery period of three years, plus up to two additional years. Qualified businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality, community-focused counselling services are encouraged to participate, potentially benefitting from the financial and reputational gains of successfully executing a public sector contract.

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Notice Title

GWASANAETHAU CYNGHORI INTEGREDIG TEULUOEDD YN GYNTAF 2026 / FAMILIES FIRST INTEGRATED COUNSELLING SERVICES 2026

Notice Description

Tendr ar gyfer darparu Gwasanaethau Cwnsela Integredig Teuluoedd yn Gyntaf ym Merthyr Tudful / Tender for the provision of Families First Integrated Counselling Services in Merthyr Tydfil

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Estyniad dewisol o 2 flynedd yn dibynnu ar berfformiad boddhaol ac argaeledd cyllid parhaus / Optional extension of 2 years dependent on satisfactory performance and availability of ongoing funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075471-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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