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STA25-0058 -Community Development Consultancy

TAI CALON COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD

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13 May 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Tai Calon Community Housing Ltd, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, recently awarded a service contract titled "STA25-0058 - Community Development Consultancy". The procurement focused on evaluating open spaces and land to assess local needs, aiding in prioritising investment works and community development. This consultancy project is located in the UK region UKL16, specifically Blaina. The procurement, initiated as a tender, was carried out via a direct method below the competition threshold, resulting in its completion. The procurement process was documented with an official contract notice on 13th May 2026, following the signing of the contract on 16th March 2026, with the active contract period running until 15th March 2027.

This consultancy tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises in the research and development consultancy services sector. Samkat Consulting Ltd, an SME based in Cardiff, was the successful supplier awarded the contract valued at £36,000 gross. Businesses in the consultancy and community development arenas, especially those familiar with the specifics of Welsh devolved regulations, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure public sector contracts without facing competition, encouraging similar enterprises to engage with procurement opportunities involving strategic development of local community resources.

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Notice Title

STA25-0058 -Community Development Consultancy

Notice Description

Support with evaluating our open spaces and land to assess local needs and to help prioritise investment works and community development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069772
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043815-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 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
TAI CALON COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLAINA
Postcode
NP13 3JW
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Blaina
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAMKAT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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