Strategic Review of Accommodation Based Care Services

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 14:05

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Carmarthenshire County Council involves the strategic review of building-based care services in the region. The project is categorised under health and social work services and business consultancy. The contract, completed as of 19th June 2026, was awarded through an open competition process under the UK's legal framework, focusing on services below the threshold value. Located in Carmarthenshire, Wales (UKL14), the project was conducted between 19th June 2026 and 31st March 2027, with HICO Ltd, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise, being the appointed supplier for the service-based undertaking primarily under the light-touch regime.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in health and social work services or business and management consultancy. Businesses with expertise in strategic planning, particularly those familiar with UK Welsh regulations and public sector requirements, will find this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in such tenders can significantly expand their portfolio in public sector consulting, potentially leading to more opportunities in similar domains. Additionally, the procurement method allows SMEs to compete effectively, fostering diverse business growth within the consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Strategic Review of Accommodation Based Care Services

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council has procured a consultancy service to undertake a comprehensive strategic review of the county's building based care services. This work is funded through the Housing With Care Fund (HCF) and aims to assess current provision, future demand, regulatory compliance, and investment requirements. The consultancy will produce a costed, phased strategic plan to support sustainable, modern care accommodation across the county.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058189-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HICO

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