Tender

Offender Support Service Project

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC is currently progressing through the tender stage of their procurement process for the Offender Support Service Project, which falls under the industry category of community, social and personal services. This initiative aims to provide interventions and support to offenders who will be homeless upon release from prison, particularly within Pontypridd, UKL15. Interested parties can submit their tenders until 27 April 2026, with enquiries closing on 20 April 2026. The procurement method is open, under Welsh devolved regulations, with a requirement for electronic submissions in English or Welsh, according to ITT reference 123739.

The Offender Support Service Project offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, particularly in counselling and guidance. It presents a gross contract value of £1,295,000 with a duration extending from 19 July 2026 to 18 July 2029, potentially renewable for another four years. Businesses well-suited to compete are those possessing expertise in technical, commercial, and social value assessments, as outlined in the award criteria. Additionally, this tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive prospect for organisations that can deliver targeted support to offenders and collaborate with local homelessness and probation teams.

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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/027202-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-03-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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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

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