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Low Level Support Services - HSG Tender Torfaen

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 09:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torfaen County Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Low Level Support Service under its Housing Support Grant Programme, aimed at providing assistance to vulnerable individuals across the Torfaen region, UKL16. This service, categorised under health and social work services, is intended to offer preventative and practical support for adults with low level housing needs. The contract, managed under Welsh devolved regulations, has an annual funding cap of £350,000, with a term of 5 years and a potential 36-month extension. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled on 28th July 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm at the TCBC Civic Centre in Pontypool, NP4 6YB, providing stakeholders an opportunity to engage before the procurement advances further, with a future notice date set for 14th September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in housing-related support. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises could find this contract lucrative, given the inclusive approach to support and maintain independent living for vulnerable groups while fostering community cohesion. The service, through early intervention strategies, aims to enhance the sustainability of accommodation and reduce isolation, thereby proving highly suitable for organisations with innovative solutions in preventative care and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Level Support Services - HSG Tender Torfaen

Notice Description

The Housing Support Grant Programme in Torfaen provides sorely needed assistance to the most vulnerable people in our communities. Funded through the Welsh Government's Housing Support Grant and managed by Torfaen County Borough Council the programme funds a range of Housing Related Support services to meet the needs of our communities. We are seeking to commission for a Low Level Support Service. The service will be a Housing Related Support service that offers practical advice and support to adults with low level housing support needs. The aims of the service include: - To provide proactive, preventative, and accessible support to individuals across all tenures and locations of Torfaen with low level housing support needs. - To adopt early intervention approaches and promote initiatives to support people who are struggling with issues linked to sustainment of accommodation. - To support vulnerable people to achieve as independent living as possible within their community. - To provide a holistic, timely and innovative approach to reduce the incidence of tenancy breakdown and/or individuals losing their home referring to relevant agencies and statutory services where escalation is needed. - To maximise the number of vulnerable people who are supported to participate in community and social activities that can help reduce isolation and loneliness - To work with community-based services to enable access to opportunities supporting sustainment of accommodation and contribution to community cohesion. The maximum funding available for this service is PS350,000 per annum. The length of contract will be 5 years with an opportunity to extend for up to 36 months to be agreed at 12 monthly intervals. As part of this procurement process, we are hosting a Market Engagement Event for all external stakeholders to attend. Details are as follows: - Tuesday 28th July between 10am and 12pm at the TCBC Civic Centre, Pontypool, NP4 6YB.

Planning Information

As part of this procurement process, we are hosting a Market Engagement Event for all external stakeholders to attend. Details are as follows: - Tuesday 28th July between 10am and 12pm at the TCBC Civic Centre, Pontypool, NP4 6YB. Please email socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk to confirm your attendance by Friday 24th July 2026 at 3pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060157-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TORFAEN
Postcode
NP4 0LS
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
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Panteg
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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