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title: "Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e7c"
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buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families

Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e7c

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## Summary

Powys County Council is currently in the tender stage for a new procurement process titled "Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families," aimed at enhancing service provision in and around Powys, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The framework is valued at GBP 840,000 and invites expressions of interest from qualified providers capable of delivering a variety of support services, including therapeutic and statutory assessments for young people and families. The open procedure for this Light Touch Contract under the Procurement Act 2023 provides flexibility while ensuring compliance with transparency and equal treatment principles. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10 November 2025 and an award period set to conclude by 30 January 2026. Interested parties can submit their tenders via the eTenderwales portal, with further competition or direct award as the procurement method.

This open framework offers a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand into the public sector by offering specialised services aligned with the health and social work category. Businesses with capabilities in providing assessments, therapeutic interventions, and support for young people and families can leverage this framework to cement their presence in the industry, while potentially accessing additional opportunities through re-opening phases. The procurement process emphasises quality and cost in its evaluation criteria. Service providers skilled in areas such as cognitive assessments, art therapy, and sessional support services are ideal candidates, and successful inclusion in the framework could enhance their growth through established governmental contracts and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Powys County Council is establishing 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. 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: - Specific statutory assessments - Undertaking assessments (PAMs assessments (parenting); Together and Apart assessments; Psychological assessments; Sexual risk assessments / Cognitive assessments - Therapy - All types of therapy/Counselling - a range of therapeutic support for children, young people, parents, families to include, but not limited to: Art therapy / Counselling / Family therapy / Filial therapy / Play therapy. - Any other support provision around Babies, Children, young people and families, such as: Sessional Support staff / Activity based projects / Training / Contact Centres 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. The Council may decide to re-open the framework to allow new providers to join and tender responses will be evaluated.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 1 year plus 1 year

### Planning Information

Meet the buyer event has been arranged for 7th October 2025 14:00 to 16:00. At the event the Council will explain the need for the support services framework to support babies, children, young people and their families in Powys. The Council will discuss with suppliers who are looking to apply, the tender process and key dates. There will be the opportunity for a question and answer session. 
Please book onto the event access via the link:
https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/powys-support-services-framework-for-babies-children-young-people-and-families/
and click Book Now. Should you have any queries please contact Rachel Williams on email: rachel.williams2@powys.gov.uk or Tel: 01597 826130.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064659-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-10 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| Lots value | £840,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS |
| Post town | Llandrindod Wells |
| Postcode | LD1 5LG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Powys |
| Electoral ward | Llandrindod South |
| Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe |
| Delivery location | TLL24 Powys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 10:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064659-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 15:43 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064360-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 16:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058278-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064659-2025
  13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064360-2025
  10th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058278-2025
  19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://powys.gov.uk
- https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/powys-support-services-framework-for-babies-children-young-people-and-families/
- https://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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