---
title: "Strategic Review of Accommodation Based Care Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ba4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Strategic Review of Accommodation Based Care Services

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ba4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Carmarthenshire County Council involves the strategic review of building-based care services in the region. The project is categorised under health and social work services and business consultancy. The contract, completed as of 19th June 2026, was awarded through an open competition process under the UK's legal framework, focusing on services below the threshold value. Located in Carmarthenshire, Wales (UKL14), the project was conducted between 19th June 2026 and 31st March 2027, with HICO Ltd, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise, being the appointed supplier for the service-based undertaking primarily under the light-touch regime.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in health and social work services or business and management consultancy. Businesses with expertise in strategic planning, particularly those familiar with UK Welsh regulations and public sector requirements, will find this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in such tenders can significantly expand their portfolio in public sector consulting, potentially leading to more opportunities in similar domains. Additionally, the procurement method allows SMEs to compete effectively, fostering diverse business growth within the consultancy market.

## Notice

Carmarthenshire County Council has procured a consultancy service to undertake a comprehensive strategic review of the county's building based care services. This work is funded through the Housing With Care Fund (HCF) and aims to assess current provision, future demand, regulatory compliance, and investment requirements. The consultancy will produce a costed, phased strategic plan to support sustainable, modern care accommodation across the county.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058189-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HICO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058189-2026
- 27 Apr 2026 at 12:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038044-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058189-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038044-2026
  27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.screencast.com/2srN0n260W9nX
- https://jaggaer.my.site.com/suppliersupportrequestaf/s/
- https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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