Planning

Children's Residential Support Service - North Powys

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 11:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 10:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is proceeding with the planning stage for the "Children's Residential Support Service - North Powys" procurement, which entails commissioning a not-for-profit organisation to manage a registered children's home located in North Powys, United Kingdom. This service will require providers in the health and social work services category as well as other community, social, and personal services. The procurement, valued at £1,400,000, is governed under Welsh devolved regulations and represents a planned engagement with potential suppliers through a market engagement meeting scheduled for 27th May 2026. The main procurement method is open, with a subsequent procurement notice expected on 3rd June 2026. The contract period runs from October 2026 to September 2029, with a possible extension to 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in health and social work services. The focus on providing two high-quality residential placements in a CIW compliant facility ensures that service providers with relevant experience in children’s residential care are well-suited to bid. Participating in this tender can offer a strategic expansion opportunity for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector social services market within Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Residential Support Service - North Powys

Notice Description

Powys County Council is seeking to commission a not-for-profit children's residential service provider to provide two high quality placements for children looked after at a registered children's home owned by Powys County Council. The property is a two-placement, registered children's home and is CIW, fire safety, and Environmental Health compliant.

Planning Information

NEW meet the buyer link https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/childrens-residential-provision-north-powys/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047759-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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