Planning

RHONDDA CYNON TAF RESIDENTIAL SHORT BREAKS

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 11:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is managed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, known for being a sub-central government authority within the UK, specifically in Wales. They are planning a procurement titled "Rhondda Cynon Taf Residential Short Breaks", aimed at acquiring services in the social work sector, particularly for delivering residential short breaks for children and young people with disabilities. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a market engagement scheduled for 5th February 2026. The services are to be provided within the UKL15 region, and the contract is set to potentially start on 1st June 2026 and could extend up to 2035, allowing for renewals. The estimated value of this contract is £4,656,787, highlighting it as an above-threshold opportunity under the light-touch regime.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for CIW-registered and experienced providers of social services. Given the focus on delivering residential short breaks with an enablement focus, businesses specialising in disability services and those with experience in similar social service contracts stand to benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the lot is suitable for them, ensuring inclusivity in the bidding process. Participation in the preliminary market engagement could provide valuable insights and the chance for businesses to shape the future procurement strategy, ultimately opening avenues for further collaboration with the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RHONDDA CYNON TAF RESIDENTIAL SHORT BREAKS

Notice Description

Expression of interest to be registered on eTenderWales PQQ Reference pqq_33812 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are seeking a CIW registered, experienced provider to deliver residential short breaks for children and young people with a permanent and/or substantial disability. The service will have an enablement focus for all their intervention to achieve the key aims. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities, including clarification sessions. Please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and participating in the market engagement by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33812. Etenderwales can be accessed using the following link: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

Planning Information

This market engagement is to invite suppliers to provide information that will support the development of any possible future procurement strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001375-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,656,787 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Jo Bridge
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01443 281183

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTH
Postcode
CF37 4TH
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
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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