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Children and Young People's Care and Support Services Framework

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 13:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Children and Young People’s Care and Support Services Framework. This initiative, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, aims to establish a flexible framework for commissioning services such as early help, family support, community-based provision, and specialist interventions. Businesses interested in participating can attend virtual market engagement sessions scheduled from 21 July to 29 July 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The location under consideration is in the UK region, and the procurement method involves a framework agreement with a total contract value estimated at £3.6 million gross. This opportunity is catered towards the services industry, specifically within the social work and related services category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social support services. With the contract covering a period from April 2027 to March 2030 and potential extensions to 2031, businesses can secure a stable, long-term engagement. The framework’s flexible structure allows for diverse service provision, making it ideal for organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive support to children and young people, including those transitioning into adulthood. Engaging in the planned market sessions will enable businesses to provide valuable feedback to influence the development of the tender, offering a chance to shape and align services with council priorities and community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Young People's Care and Support Services Framework

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a forthcoming procurement for a Children and Young People's Care and Support Services Framework. This engagement aims to gather feedback from providers on the proposed scope, structure and operation of the framework, which will support the flexible commissioning of services including early help, family support, community-based provision and specialist interventions. The framework may also be used to support young people transitioning into adulthood. Providers are invited to participate in market engagement events and provide feedback to help shape the development of the tender approach, including lot structure, call-off arrangements, and how best to support a transparent and sustainable approach to pricing and service delivery. Market engagement sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams in one-hour time slots on the following dates: Tuesday 21 July: * 09:30 - 10:30 * 10:30 - 11:30 * 11:30 - 12:30 * 12:30 - 13:30 Wednesday 22 July: * 09:30 - 10:30 * 10:30 - 11:30 * 11:30 - 12:30 * 12:30 - 13:30 * 13:30 - 14:30 * 14:30 - 15:30 * 15:30 - 16:30 Thursday 23 July: * 10:30 - 11:30 * 11:30 - 12:30 * 12:30 - 13:30 Monday 27 July: * 09:30 - 10:30 * 10:30 - 11:30 * 11:30 - 12:30 * 12:30 - 13:30 Wednesday 29 July: * 13:00 - 14:00 * 14:00 - 15:00 * 15:00 - 16:00 A briefing paper will be circulated in advance of the sessions. Time slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To request a place, providers should submit their preferred dates and times (in order of preference) to cyps.commissioning@npt.gov.uk.

Planning Information

The Council is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a forthcoming procurement for a Children and Young People’s Care and Support Services Framework. This engagement aims to gather feedback from providers on the proposed scope, structure and operation of the framework, which will support the flexible commissioning of services including early help, family support, community-based provision and specialist interventions. The framework may also be used to support young people transitioning into adulthood. Providers are invited to participate in market engagement events and provide feedback to help shape the development of the tender approach, including lot structure, call-off arrangements, and how best to support a transparent and sustainable approach to pricing and service delivery. Market engagement sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams in one-hour time slots on the following dates: Tuesday 21 July: • 09:30 – 10:30 • 10:30 – 11:30 • 11:30 – 12:30 • 12:30 – 13:30 Wednesday 22 July: • 09:30 – 10:30 • 10:30 – 11:30 • 11:30 – 12:30 • 12:30 – 13:30 • 13:30 – 14:30 • 14:30 – 15:30 • 15:30 – 16:30 Thursday 23 July: • 10:30 – 11:30 • 11:30 – 12:30 • 12:30 – 13:30 Monday 27 July: • 09:30 – 10:30 • 10:30 – 11:30 • 11:30 – 12:30 • 12:30 – 13:30 Wednesday 29 July: • 13:00 – 14:00 • 14:00 – 15:00 • 15:00 – 16:00 A briefing paper will be circulated in advance of the sessions. Time slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To request a place, providers should submit their preferred dates and times (in order of preference) to cyps.commissioning@npt.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060427-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £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
1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
NEATH PORT TALBOT 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
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Further Information

Notice Documents

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