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14 Jul 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Residential Care Services at Bronllwyn Learning Disability Residential Care Home," which falls under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process is open, with key activities taking place in Pontypridd, Wales (region UKL15). Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals by 2nd September 2026, with enquiries closing on 13th August 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £9,000,000, is set to start on 1st February 2027, potentially extending to 2037, and is focused on providing a person-centered, outcome-based residential service for adults with learning disabilities, complying with all relevant Welsh legislation. The open procedure aims to ensure transparency, with all relevant documentation available on the specified eTendering platform.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for those specialising in healthcare, social services, and community support. Organisations experienced in delivering residential care services that emphasise social value and quality will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the contract welcomes applications from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), underscoring the council's commitment to inclusivity and diversification within its contractor pool. The focus is on delivering innovative care solutions while ensuring compliance with stringent service standards and regulations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Residential Care Services at Bronllwyn Learning Disability Residential Care Home

Notice Description

The Council requires a suitable provider to deliver outcome-focused residential care at Bronllwyn Care Home for adults with a learning disability, requiring permanent placement and short-term bed-based respite. Bronllwyn in a purpose-built care home in Gelli, Rhondda Fawr, comprising 13 ensuite residential bedrooms and 1 respite facility. The delivery of care must be person centered, outcome based model that must comply with Welsh legislation and the requirements including Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 plus all applicable guidance/codes of practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years + 2 years extension option available ( 4 year extension in total)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cad8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066220-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 30 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-07-24

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
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
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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