--- title: "Joint or Separate Delivery of Digital Directory Platform/Microenterprise Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e29f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e29f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e29f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e29f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC" published: "2025-11-17" --- # Joint or Separate Delivery of Digital Directory Platform/Microenterprise Support Services Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e29f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e29f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e29f.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC) is currently in the planning stage under the tender titled "Joint or Separate Delivery of Digital Directory Platform/Microenterprise Support Services". With the procurement tagged for the service category in health, social work, and other community services, the opportunity lies in the region of Pontypridd, UK (UKL15). The council is seeking expressions of interest via eTenderWales for developing a secure digital platform and mobile application to support Community Microenterprises. The planned service procurement, valued at £100,000, grossing up to £120,000, allows for options of either integrated or distinct service contracts. The deadline for registering an expression of interest is 8th December 2025, and shortlisted candidates can anticipate the contract period to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. This tender presents rich potential for business expansion in the sectors of digital solutions, health, and social works, particularly for SMEs. Ideal bidders would include businesses capable of developing and supporting digital and mobile platforms, as well as those experienced in community enterprise support, particularly within the healthcare and social service sectors. The contract aims to foster community engagement and capacity building by linking local Microenterprises to customers and forming a supportive network for ongoing development. By meeting the service requirements and integrating seamlessly with local authority systems, businesses can position themselves to leverage the existing community framework, thereby sustaining long-term growth and enhancing social impact. The contract encourages fostering relationships, aligning business services with community needs, and ensuring all digital interactions conform to the council’s cyber security and data protection standards. ## Notice The Council's intention is to procure services to support the development and delivery of community Microenterprise and digital directory solutions in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The Council is considering options for these services to be delivered either jointly (as an integrated service) or separately (as distinct contracts). ### Planning Information Expression of interest to be registered on eTenderWales PQQ Reference pqq_33790 https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html All dates and values within this market engagement are indicative. Scope of Services A. Digital Platform and Mobile Application Service: Provision, support, and ongoing development of a secure digital platform and a mobile application to connect people, communities, and organisations, enabling access to and management of Community Microenterprises (CMEs). Our preference is for a Cloud solution with all components of the solution held within the Cloud platform. All solution components must pass the Councils Cyber Security questionnaire. Access and data must be secure and meet all our data protection requirements. The web solution must comply with all current web browsers, full client and mobile. The mobile solution must support IOS and Android. Desirable features: • Online publicly searchable directory platform and app for Microenterprise discovery, engagement, and management. • Ability for members of the public to contact the Microenterprises directly via the website, email and/or app. • Ability for Microenterprises to set their coverage area via a variety of methods, and for areas to be a searchable field for members of the public. • Support for digital payments and business administration. • Integration with local authority systems for care brokerage, or ability to broker packages of care via the platform. • In-platform option for Microenterprises to complete enhanced DBS checks and purchase relevant insurance. • Ability for Local Authority to control the content of listings and approve/remove Microenterprises. • Ability to provide the directory content, including static furniture items, in Welsh. B. Community Micro-Enterprise Development Service: Support for the development, recruitment, and sustainability of local micro-enterprises in adult care and support. Expansion is currently being considered for a Microenterprise model for supporting children and young people, and to deliver daytime opportunities for learning disabled people. Desirable features: · Outreach, advice, and guidance for new and existing Microenterprises delivered individually and in group settings within local communities. · Organise and/or deliver relevant training, quality assurance, and compliance support for Microenterprises, evidenced by completion of a quality development programme. · Engagement with local people, community organisations and Council department to foster community engagement and capacity building. · Data processing and safeguarding in line with GDPR and local authority requirements. · Create strong working relationships with relevant Council officers and supporting the development of the project. · All support must be available in Welsh. The key objectives currently provided by the service are: · Recruit and develop Community Microenterprises (CMEs) from within communities, capable of providing care and support to local people- impact on local jobs/ local economy/community wealth building. · Support them to understand regulation/ legislation and meet agreed quality standards. · Link them together in a local network so they can support each other and coordinate their resources. · Help them to establish links with referrers and customers so they can market their business. · Work in partnership with the brokerage service at RCT Council to facilitate matching of suitable individuals with Microenterprises. · Provide a network as a vehicle for recruiting and support other enterprises who may emerge in the future. · Employ a single coordinator or ‘Catalyst’ to help local residents turn their ideas for care into Microenterprises. The Catalyst will work towards building good relationships with citizens and the local area. The key outcomes to be achieved is for 3-5 Microenterprises to complete the development programme per quarter, allowing them to offer their services in RCT, with the same number starting the programme per quarter. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074460-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF37 4TH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 17 Nov 2025 at 15:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074460-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074460-2025 17th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/ - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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