Young Persons Provision, Accommodation and Support

Cardiff CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06c325Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£26.2m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

03 Jul 2026

Deadline 31 Mar 2027

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Description

Children’s Services Residential 2026 The service to be provided is residential care for Children or Young People (CYP) aged 11-17 (with the option to vary if demand dictates), within four of Cardiff Council-owned children’s home, placed after an assessment of their needs by Cardiff Council. These services will be provided in a manner that best safeguards and promotes the welfare of the Child or Young Person in respect of whom the Services are provided. Children and young people will need to be supported using the Trauma Recovery Model and by employing an approach that is strengths based, and person centred. The Provider will work with individuals to achieve positive outcomes in line with their assessed needs and to meet the expectations of the Child or Young Person. Acknowledging that each provider must work within the parameters of an individual Child or Young Person’s care and support plan, this is an outcome focused service, where the delivery of outcomes important to each individual Child or Young Person in a rights-based approach, are monitored for quality.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06c325
Total value
£26,208,000 excluding VAT
£31,449,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
Possible extension to 01 Apr 2034

2 x 12 month extensions if required.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
31 Mar 2027, 11:00 pm
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure