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title: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF RESIDENTIAL SHORT BREAKS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601b0"
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buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC"
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# RHONDDA CYNON TAF RESIDENTIAL SHORT BREAKS

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601b0

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## Summary

The procurement process described is managed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, known for being a sub-central government authority within the UK, specifically in Wales. They are planning a procurement titled "Rhondda Cynon Taf Residential Short Breaks", aimed at acquiring services in the social work sector, particularly for delivering residential short breaks for children and young people with disabilities. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a market engagement scheduled for 5th February 2026. The services are to be provided within the UKL15 region, and the contract is set to potentially start on 1st June 2026 and could extend up to 2035, allowing for renewals. The estimated value of this contract is £4,656,787, highlighting it as an above-threshold opportunity under the light-touch regime.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for CIW-registered and experienced providers of social services. Given the focus on delivering residential short breaks with an enablement focus, businesses specialising in disability services and those with experience in similar social service contracts stand to benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the lot is suitable for them, ensuring inclusivity in the bidding process. Participation in the preliminary market engagement could provide valuable insights and the chance for businesses to shape the future procurement strategy, ultimately opening avenues for further collaboration with the public sector.

## Notice

Expression of interest to be registered on eTenderWales PQQ Reference pqq_33812 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are seeking a CIW registered, experienced provider to deliver residential short breaks for children and young people with a permanent and/or substantial disability. The service will have an enablement focus for all their intervention to achieve the key aims. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. Responses will inform our procurement strategy, which may include a future competitive tender process. Suppliers may be invited to participate in further engagement activities, including clarification sessions. Please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and participating in the market engagement by registering onto the following PQQ of etenderwales, expressing your interest and completing the questionnaire by the date provided. PQQ reference 33812. Etenderwales can be accessed using the following link: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

### Planning Information

This market engagement is to invite suppliers to provide information that will support the development of any possible future procurement strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001375-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,656,787 |
| 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 | PORTH |
| 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

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 11:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001375-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001375-2026
  8th January 2026 - 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

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