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Contract for Better Futures Service

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for the "Contract for Better Futures Service." This project is categorised under the health and social work services industry and is located in the region of Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom (UKL15). The procurement stage is complete, with the awarding of the contract finalised on 12th May 2026 and scheduled to run until 31st March 2027, with an optional one-year extension available until 31st March 2028. The contract was awarded directly to Barnardo's through a procurement method that involved a direct award below the threshold, without competition, in accordance with the legal basis identified as UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for large entities within the health and social work sector, as evidenced by Barnardo's successful bid. Businesses that provide specialised health and social services could find similar contracts beneficial and suitable for improving service reach and capacity. The direct procurement approach demonstrates the importance of establishing strong relationships with public authorities and underscores the value of maintaining a reputable standing in delivering public services. As such, suppliers ready to deliver similar projects might explore avenues for direct awards under comparable procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Contract for Better Futures Service

Notice Description

Direct Award of contract for Better Futures service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046286-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,603 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 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
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNARDO'S

Further Information

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