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07 Aug 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Youth Healthy Relationships Service", a project aimed at providing support for young people and families in Cardiff regarding healthy relationships and sexual health. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and aligns with Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open competition method below threshold, welcoming electronic submissions until 2nd October 2026. The service is expected to commence on 1st February 2027 and continue until 31st January 2028, with the possibility of a renewal for up to two additional years. The contract carries a total value of £330,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing youth and family support. It is an ideal fit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their contracts within the public sector. By participating, businesses can reinforce their presence in the community while contributing to societal well-being. The evaluation criteria emphasize quality (60%), price (30%), and community wellbeing benefits (10%), favouring bidders that can offer comprehensive and impactful services aligned with the tender's goals.

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Notice Title

Youth Healthy Relationships Service

Notice Description

The Service will provide targeted, evidence-based support for young people and families in Cardiff who need advice on healthy relationships and sexual health as part of the Families First programme. Support will be available to: Young people aged 11 to 18, or up to 25 where vulnerable, living in Cardiff. Parents, carers and/or young people with healthy relationship support needs below the threshold for specialist health services or statutory care and support. The Service will: Deliver one-to-one and group support on healthy relationships, sexual health, consent, online safety, gender identity, body image, misogyny, VAWDASV, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Support parents and carers through one-to-one advice, drop-ins and group sessions as part of a whole-family approach. Provide training and advice to professionals in schools and community settings. Work with partners so young people can access services appropriate to their needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dedc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075182-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF 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
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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