Planning

Proviision of Unauthorised Encampment Welfare Assessments

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision of Unauthorised Encampment Welfare Assessments within the Newport City area. The project, focused on welfare services, specifically targets support for the Gypsy Roma Traveller community. This initiative falls under the services industry category, and interested parties have until 2nd July 2025 to express their interest. An essential stakeholder meeting with potential suppliers is scheduled for 9th July 2025. The Council emphasises the necessity for welfare providers to respond quickly, with a 24-hour contact requirement during the working week to offer adequate support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services, particularly those experienced in working with diverse communities. Organisations with expertise in delivering timely, empathetic support to the Gypsy Roma Traveller community will find this procurement opportunity well-aligned with their skill set. Additionally, businesses that demonstrate a quick response time and effective communication will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their operations within the local authority area of Newport. This endeavour underscores the importance of regional providers ready to engage directly with the community they serve.

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Notice Title

Proviision of Unauthorised Encampment Welfare Assessments

Notice Description

Newport City Council is seeking to identify potential service providers for the Gypsy Roma Traveller welfare services across the local authority area. We are looking for an experienced welfare support provider to undertake welfare visits to unauthorised encampment within the Newport City authority area. This will require the provider to make contact and attend within 24 hours during the working week, to ensure that we are providing the best possible support for people travelling in the city. If you would like to express an interest in this contract, then please contact Newport City Council by 2nd July 2025 outlining how you would carry out the welfare services for families residing in the area. Suppliers who express an interest in this requirement will be asked to meet with the Council on Wednesday 9th July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152468
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152468
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanne James
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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