This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 10:36

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Offender Support Service Project," which sought to provide comprehensive support for homeless offenders upon their release. The process, conducted through an open procedure under Welsh devolved regulations, has now reached the award stage with the contract being signed on July 6, 2026. This service falls under the category of "community, social and personal services" and will be delivered in the UK region of Wales (UKL15) over a three-year period starting from July 19, 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 2033. The project's primary aim is to assist offenders in reintegrating into the community through tailored interventions and partnerships with homelessness and probation teams. The total contract value is £1,293,089, with a net amount of £1,077,574.17.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for businesses specializing in social support services, particularly those equipped to tackle homelessness and support community reintegration. Given that the successful supplier, Kaleidoscope, is noted as an SME, other small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in counselling, rehabilitative, or community support services could find similar opportunities in such open procurement procedures. The open and transparent nature of the procurement method encourages participation from various businesses, particularly those interested in working within the Welsh region while making a significant impact on social welfare and community support services.

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Notice Title

Offender Support Service Project

Notice Description

The project will provide help and support interventions to offenders who will be Homeless on release from Prison and are part of the RCTCBC Homeless Offender pathway. The project will work with offenders identified through this Offender pathway and will offer support to help offenders integrate back into their community. The project team will deliver targeted one to one support and intervention to offenders in RCT. They will work in partnership with other members of the Homelessness team and Probation Team, supporting offenders who are homeless, and have chaotic lifestyles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,079,166 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,079,166 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,077,574 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,077,574 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KALEIDOSCOPE

Further Information

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