---
title: "The Better Futures Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d41f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

# The Better Futures Service

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d41f

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "The Better Futures Service," was initiated by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting community, social, and personal services. It was executed using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition, as part of a light touch regime. The contract was signed on 22 March 2026, with an active period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, having the potential for two one-year extensions up to 31 March 2029. The procurement stage is complete, reflecting the award of the contract to BARNARDO SERVICES LTD, a large supplier located in Ilford, Essex.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing community and social services, especially those capable of offering early intervention support related to child sexual abuse. Firms with expertise in handling harmful sexual behaviour and child sexual exploitation services may find this tender aligns with their business capabilities, allowing them to expand their service offerings. Companies interested in leveraging public sector partnerships can gain insightful experience and reinforce their presence in the public service sector by associating with an established entity such as BARNARDO SERVICES LTD.

## Notice

Better Futures is a portfolio of services provided by Barnardo's Cymru, as part of the Better Futures Partnership, that combines existing harmful sexual behavior and child sexual exploitation services with further early intervention support in relation to child sexual abuse.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070713-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,832 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 10:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070713-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070713-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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