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title: "Working Age Adults Care Home Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a11b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Working Age Adults Care Home Services

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a11b

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## Summary

Carmarthenshire County Council, in collaboration with Pembrokeshire County Council and Ceredigion County Council, is in the planning stage of developing a regional framework for Working Age Adult Care Home Services across West Wales. The procurement process is set to engage providers for specific service lots, with key segments addressing learning disabilities, mental health, and physical disabilities. A crucial provider information event is scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 1st July 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, presenting an opportunity for potential applicants to learn more about the procurement arrangements and participate in preliminary engagements. The official procurement phase is planned to begin on 1st November 2026, with a contract term running until 31st October 2030, and a potential extension to 31st October 2032.

This procurement opportunity opens up significant avenues for service providers, particularly SMEs and voluntary sector organisations, looking to expand or establish care service offerings in the West Wales region. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, especially those experienced in managing care homes or supporting those with disabilities and mental health challenges, would be ideal candidates. Successful bidders will join a structured framework designed to enhance service delivery through regional consistency and outcome-focused models, ensuring robust support for working-age adults across the local authority jurisdictions. This initiative presents a substantial growth opportunity by aligning with regional service needs and securing long-term government partnerships.

## Notice

Carmarthenshire County Council, in collaboration with regional partners Pembrokeshire County Council and Ceredigion County Council, is developing a regional Framework for Working Age Adult Care Home services across West Wales. The proposed Framework will be structured into three service Lots, reflecting the primary client groups: Lot 1: Learning Disabilities, including Autism Lot 2: Mental Health Lot 3: Physical Disabilities Providers may apply for one or more Lots, depending on their area of expertise and service provision. The Lots are intended to support a more structured and consistent approach to commissioning across the region, ensuring that services can meet a range of needs for working age adults. The proposed Framework will be open to: Providers with existing care home provision within the region; and/or Providers who intend to establish a care home service within the region within the next 12 months Providers joining the Framework will be required to demonstrate a commitment to supporting citizens from across the West Wales region and prioritising regional placements.

### Planning Information

A provider information event will be held via Microsoft Teams on 1st July 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm. The purpose of this event is to present key information relating to current commissioning arrangements and future proposals.
The session will provide an overview of:
- Current commissioning challenges, including market capacity, placement arrangements and identified gaps in provision
- The rationale for moving to a more structured, outcome‑focused commissioning model
- Proposals for the development of a new regional framework, including aligned contractual arrangements and a consistent regional fee model
- The procurement process and available tendering support
Please note that this event is primarily an information‑sharing session. Opportunities for clarification questions will be provided; however, this is not a formal consultation stage.
To attend, please register your interest by emailing:
SCHHContracting@carmarthenshire.gov.uk, including your name and organisation.
Meeting link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/397161071241564?p=Qs3NEiIrbvolFUe5vo

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057022-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL; PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; POWYS |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| 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 | TLL14 South West Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:29 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057022-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 12:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056195-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 09:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054115-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 08:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053134-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052126-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 12:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047842-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057022-2026
  17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056195-2026
  15th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054115-2026
  9th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053134-2026
  5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052126-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047842-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/397161071241564?p=Qs3NEiIrbvolFUe5vo
- https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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