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title: "Youth and Play Services Approved List (Stage 2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c511"
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# Youth and Play Services Approved List (Stage 2)

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c511

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## Summary

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT CBC) is conducting a procurement process titled "Youth and Play Services Approved List (Stage 2)" under the industry category of Social Services. The aim is to form an Approved List of providers to deliver play and youth services for children and young people (CYP) across the county. This process falls within the Light Touch Regime, focusing on two lots: Play provision for ages 5-14 and Youth provision for ages 11-25. The approved list will remain open during the initial two-year period, with options for annual extensions based on reviews and funding. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 23rd February 2029.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in delivering play and youth activities. By joining the Approved List, companies will be well-placed to access a steady stream of service delivery opportunities. This tender is ideal for organisations capable of creating engaging, open-access play and youth programmes that serve a diverse community. Businesses with expertise in developmental and recreational activities for children and young people will find it particularly appealing, offering them a platform to expand and consolidate their reach across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

## Notice

The procurement process is structured to contain 2 lots. Lot 1 is for Play provision and seeks to appoint play providers capable of delivering play opportunities for CYP aged 5 to 14 years across the county borough. Lot 2 is for Youth provision and seeks to appoint youth providers capable of delivering youth opportunities for CYP aged 11 to 25 years across the county borough . Both opportunities will require providers to deliver freely chosen open access opportunities from various sites across RCT. The services to be procured under this ITT are applicable to regulations 74-77 under chapter 3 for Social and other specific services known as "Light Touch Regime". Therefore, the Council is not obliged to comply with the full extent of the Regulations, only those parts which apply to the Light Touch Regime. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. The approved list is in its 2nd Stage, meaning the approved list will remain open and available for the approved list duration (2 year initial period, and options to extend on an annual basis subject to reviews and funding), allowing new providers to express their interest and apply to join one or both Lots at any time. Unsuccessful Providers will also be given the opportunity to reapply until successful.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063590-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC |
| Locality | TONYPANDY |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF40 2XX |
| 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 | Cwm Clydach |
| Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 11:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063590-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:123256-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276

## Provenance

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