---
title: "Contract for Better Futures Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d32"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d32.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Contract for Better Futures Service

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d32

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## Summary

The public procurement process was initiated by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for the "Contract for Better Futures Service." This project is categorised under the health and social work services industry and is located in the region of Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom (UKL15). The procurement stage is complete, with the awarding of the contract finalised on 12th May 2026 and scheduled to run until 31st March 2027, with an optional one-year extension available until 31st March 2028. The contract was awarded directly to Barnardo's through a procurement method that involved a direct award below the threshold, without competition, in accordance with the legal basis identified as UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for large entities within the health and social work sector, as evidenced by Barnardo's successful bid. Businesses that provide specialised health and social services could find similar contracts beneficial and suitable for improving service reach and capacity. The direct procurement approach demonstrates the importance of establishing strong relationships with public authorities and underscores the value of maintaining a reputable standing in delivering public services. As such, suppliers ready to deliver similar projects might explore avenues for direct awards under comparable procurement processes.

## Notice

Direct Award of contract for Better Futures service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046286-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,603 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046286-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046286-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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