This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 10:10

Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 09:25

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 11:07

Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:39

Planning

20 May 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council has initiated an open tender process to appoint a not-for-profit children's residential service provider for North Powys. The service encompasses two placements in a registered children’s home owned by the council, adhering to CIW, fire safety, and Environmental Health standards. This procurement, valued at £1,400,000, falls under the health and social work services category, with the main region of delivery being UKL24 in the United Kingdom. The current stage is the active tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 3rd July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Businesses can make enquiries until 26th June 2026, while the awarding period concludes on 13th August 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services to expand their portfolio with a high-profile public contract. Companies operating within the third sector, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, are highly encouraged to apply. The use of an open procedure signals a transparent and competitive process, advantageous for businesses capable of delivering quality and cost-effective service. The contract, with the potential for renewal at the council's discretion, could lead to sustained collaboration and growth for the successful bidder.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: For a further 1 year plus 1 year at councils discretion.

Planning Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051785-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2026 - 5 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY 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
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

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