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STA25-0042 - Social Housing Development Proposal

TAI CALON COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD

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13 May 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Tai Calon Community Housing Ltd, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, recently completed the contracting process for a social housing development proposal titled "STA25-0042 - Social Housing Development Proposal." This procurement, falling under the services category, had its contract awarded on 2nd October 2025 and is active until 1st October 2026. Located in Blaina, UKL16, the contract involves strategic definition, preparation, and consultancy services for social housing development. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition, highlighting a streamlined process in line with the RIBA plan of works and the legal framework stipulated by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens substantial avenues for business growth, particularly suited for SMEs offering consultancy services in research and development. RLH Architectural Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Haverfordwest, secured the contract, indicating opportunities for similar businesses in the planning and advisory space to expand their portfolios. The focus on strategic and preparatory work for social housing aligns with increasing government investment in this sector, providing a lucrative potential for enterprises adept in architectural and consultancy fields. This project not only enhances business visibility but also promotes partnerships with public authorities like Tai Calon Community Housing Ltd.

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Notice Title

STA25-0042 - Social Housing Development Proposal

Notice Description

Strategic definition and preparation of brief for a proposed social housing development, aligned with RIBA plan of works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043922-2026
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
£36,409 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 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
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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

RLH ARCHITECTURAL

Further Information

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