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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 10:44

Tender

18 May 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Regional Care Home Contracting Framework" has reached the award stage, with Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC serving as the main buying organisation. This initiative, situated in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region of the United Kingdom, aims to enhance care home contracting across local authorities and NHS Local Health Boards. The industry's main classification is services, particularly research and development consultancy. Initially initiated as an open, below-threshold competition, it sought specialist expertise not available within partner organisations. The contract was signed on 8 July 2026, with an operational period from 9 July 2026 to 1 January 2027, valued at £46,765.00 net (£56,118.00 gross).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the consultancy domain, particularly those with expertise in commercial, legal, and fee modelling. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as they can offer innovative solutions while enhancing their portfolio through this regional framework. The project underlines a unified approach, aiming to foster market sustainability and equitable service provision, thus appealing to businesses committed to high-quality, consistent services across the care sector. HICO Ltd, a large-scale company, has been selected as the main supplier, indicating potential for collaboration and subcontracting opportunities. Businesses seeking to expand in areas like system flow enhancement and equitable service provision would find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Regional Care Home Contracting Framework

Notice Description

To develop and implement a regional care home contracting framework covering all forms of adult local authority and NHS Local Health Board commissioned care home provision across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region.The overarching aim is to establish a unified contracting approach that strengthens market sustainability, improves system flow, enhances equity for residents and providers, and supports consistent, high quality provision across the region.This work requires specialist commercial, legal and fee modelling expertise that is not available at sufficient capacity within partner organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065545-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,765 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 1-6 months
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
Additional Buyers

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Abercynon
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HICO

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