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27 Jul 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "The Better Futures Service," was initiated by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting community, social, and personal services. It was executed using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition, as part of a light touch regime. The contract was signed on 22 March 2026, with an active period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, having the potential for two one-year extensions up to 31 March 2029. The procurement stage is complete, reflecting the award of the contract to BARNARDO SERVICES LTD, a large supplier located in Ilford, Essex.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing community and social services, especially those capable of offering early intervention support related to child sexual abuse. Firms with expertise in handling harmful sexual behaviour and child sexual exploitation services may find this tender aligns with their business capabilities, allowing them to expand their service offerings. Companies interested in leveraging public sector partnerships can gain insightful experience and reinforce their presence in the public service sector by associating with an established entity such as BARNARDO SERVICES LTD.

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Notice Title

The Better Futures Service

Notice Description

Better Futures is a portfolio of services provided by Barnardo's Cymru, as part of the Better Futures Partnership, that combines existing harmful sexual behavior and child sexual exploitation services with further early intervention support in relation to child sexual abuse.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d41f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070713-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,832 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNARDO SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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