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RCT Microenterprise Project

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, a public authority in the United Kingdom operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has awarded the "RCT Microenterprise Project" contract. This project, falling under the industry category of other community, social and personal services, aims to support individuals in Rhondda Cynon Taf who aspire to establish microenterprises for care services. This procurement, conducted using the direct method below threshold without competition, was initiated in the tender stage and is now complete. The contract was signed on 6th March 2026, and it commenced on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2030. This opportunity was awarded to Community Catalysts, an SME known for its commitment to voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies active in community care and social services, particularly those familiar with light-touch regime procurement processes. As the project focusses on guiding local people through standards and legal requirements of starting a microenterprise, businesses offering consultancy, training, or legal services in the care sector would find this relevant. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in delivering personal services or fostering community development are well-suited to engage in similar contracts, supporting efforts to create sustainable microenterprises in the care industry within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

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Notice Title

RCT Microenterprise Project

Notice Description

To deliver support to people locally in RCT who want to set up as a Microenterprise for care, guiding them through set standards and legal requirements of running a business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035057-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,618 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY CATALYSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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