Planning

Youth Healthy Relationships Services

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Dec 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council has announced a planned procurement for "Youth Healthy Relationships Services," focusing on health and social work services within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an open competition method set below the threshold. The tender, valued at £420,000, aligns under the public authority sub-central government category, and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 27th February 2026, with the contract period slated to begin on 1st June 2026, extending up to 31st May 2028. This initiative is part of the Families First programme, which seeks to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

This tender provides robust opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria that favour these business types. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to contribute to meaningful societal changes while potentially securing a significant service contract. Companies specialising in health and social services or those looking to expand their reach in public sector contracts within Wales would find this tender especially appealing.

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Notice Title

Youth Healthy Relationships Services

Notice Description

The Families First programme aims to ensure improved outcomes for children, young people and families. It is part of a wider continuum of support addressing a broad range of needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086569-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Harry
Contact Email
sharry@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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