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Re-Opening of Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families Lot 3

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Aug 2026 at 12:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process entitled "Re-Opening of Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families Lot 3." This tender falls under the industry category of services, particularly health and social work services. The procurement involves the provision of support services across the county of Powys, United Kingdom, under the light-touch regime as per the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024. The framework will allow for expressions of interest from suitable providers to deliver a broad spectrum of support services, with opportunities for new suppliers to join the existing framework. A key date is the "Meet the Buyer" event scheduled for 18th August 2026, with service provision under the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of social care, health services, and community support. The framework seeks to attract small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), who are well-suited to deliver varied support services such as sessional support, community projects, and residential care. The initial contract period runs until November 2029, with potential renewals extending to 2031, providing long-term opportunities for growth and stability. Businesses with expertise in statutory assessments and holistic therapies, among other services, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-Opening of Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families Lot 3

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to re open the existing Framework to fulfil requirement for Lot 3 Any Support around Babies, Children, Young People and Families, may include but not limited to: Sessional Support staff/Support Workers/Community projects/Residential workers. Powys County Council has established an approved provider framework for the provision of a range of support services for Babies, Children, Young People and families, in and around the county of Powys and will reopen to invite additional suppliers to tender for requirements under Lot 3. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from providers who are suitably qualified and experienced to deliver a wide range of support services. These can range from statutory assessments to holistic therapies, and the Council is looking for a comprehensive and wide-ranging list of support services, including but not limited to the following: Lot 3 - Any other support provision around Babies, Children, young people and families, such as: Sessional Support staff/Support Workers/Community projects/Residential workers. The list is not exhaustive, providers may only be able to do one of the assessments listed. The open framework agreement is being procured in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Act 2023. It relates to a Light Touch Contract as defined under Section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.

Planning Information

Suppliers should be aware there is a Meet the Buyer event being arranged to take place at 10am on Tuesday 18th August 2026 via virtual Microsoft Teams meeting. To book onto the event, please email: Becky Higginson, on becky.higginson@powys.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073170-2026
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

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
£469,758 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 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
POWYS COUNTY 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
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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