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title: "Re-Opening of Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families Lot 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9eb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Re-Opening of Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families Lot 3

Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9eb

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## Summary

Powys County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process entitled "Re-Opening of Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families Lot 3." This tender falls under the industry category of services, particularly health and social work services. The procurement involves the provision of support services across the county of Powys, United Kingdom, under the light-touch regime as per the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024. The framework will allow for expressions of interest from suitable providers to deliver a broad spectrum of support services, with opportunities for new suppliers to join the existing framework. A key date is the "Meet the Buyer" event scheduled for 18th August 2026, with service provision under the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of social care, health services, and community support. The framework seeks to attract small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), who are well-suited to deliver varied support services such as sessional support, community projects, and residential care. The initial contract period runs until November 2029, with potential renewals extending to 2031, providing long-term opportunities for growth and stability. Businesses with expertise in statutory assessments and holistic therapies, among other services, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to re open the existing Framework to fulfil requirement for Lot 3 Any Support around Babies, Children, Young People and Families, may include but not limited to: Sessional Support staff/Support Workers/Community projects/Residential workers. Powys County Council has established an approved provider framework for the provision of a range of support services for Babies, Children, Young People and families, in and around the county of Powys and will reopen to invite additional suppliers to tender for requirements under Lot 3. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from providers who are suitably qualified and experienced to deliver a wide range of support services. These can range from statutory assessments to holistic therapies, and the Council is looking for a comprehensive and wide-ranging list of support services, including but not limited to the following: Lot 3 - Any other support provision around Babies, Children, young people and families, such as: Sessional Support staff/Support Workers/Community projects/Residential workers. The list is not exhaustive, providers may only be able to do one of the assessments listed. The open framework agreement is being procured in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Act 2023. It relates to a Light Touch Contract as defined under Section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.

### Planning Information

Suppliers should be aware there is a Meet the Buyer event being arranged to take place at 10am on Tuesday 18th August 2026 via virtual Microsoft Teams meeting. To book onto the event, please email: Becky Higginson, on becky.higginson@powys.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073170-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £469,758 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS |
| Post town | Llandrindod Wells |
| Postcode | LD1 5LG |
| 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 | TLL24 Powys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 12:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073170-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073170-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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