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Published 28 Oct 2025, 16:49 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Outreach / Respite Support for Children with Disabilities

Official notice

Authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Local council)

Open framework schemeServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,800,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 24 Nov 2025awarded 1 Apr 2026
Awarded to Lynton community care +2 more
Framework period 3 yrsends 1 Feb 2029 · starts 2 Feb 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Contract award for the framework Agreement for the Provision of Outreach / Respite Support for Children with Disabilities. The Council, namely Social Services, Children’s Services has established a framework agreement for outreach/respite for children and young people under the age of 18 with permanent and substantial disabilities, life limiting conditions and or complex health needs that impact on their daily living namely: -A severe learning disability with the providers named in this notice. The aim is to meet the care and support needs of children and young people (Service Users) and to provide the Council with a compliant, legal and accredited framework. This framework is for all new packages of support. It is the Councils intention that all existing support for outreach / respite for children and young people at the time of awarding the framework will remain with the existing Service Providers, to ensure there is continuity of care for children and young people and their carers. However, the Council shall reserve the right to undertake a review of any support currently being provided. If the Council feels that the hourly rate is not economically sustainable for the Council, such support packages shall be re-brokered in line with the brokerage process. Providers should note that being placed onto the framework is not a guarantee of being awarded any support packages and there is also no guarantee of value of spend to be let via this framework. The framework agreement shall be for an initial period of four (4) years from the 02 February 2026 - 31 January 2030, with the option to extend up to a further period of fourth-eight (48) months reviewed after twenty-four (24) months

CPV: Health and social work services · Other community, social and personal services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
4 bids received · 3 suppliers appointed
Framework period
3 yrs from 2 Feb 2026
Scheme runs until
2 Feb 2029
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
n/a
Published description of the framework

The open framework shall be for a maximum of eight (8) years, however the first scheme is for up to three years and will re opened for new providers to join during this time.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Awarded 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,800,000
Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 1 Feb 2029 (3 yrs)Value: £2,800,000 exc. VAT · £3,360,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As per the ITT

  • Technical & professional ability

    As per the ITT

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Price 20%
  • Quality 80%: The Quality Criteria will be divided into categories consisting of the following sub-criteria and weightings: Tender Response 30% Interview 45% Presentation 25%
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As per the ITT

  • Technical & professional ability

    As per the ITT

What this means for your bid
  • “Framework Agreement for the Provision of Outreach / Respite Support…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
28 Oct 2025, 16:49 GMT
Last source update
3 Apr 2026, 10:49 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 12 Jan 2026
Authority reference
CCBC/PS2900/25/HS
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-069134
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work servicesOther community, social and personal services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL16)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5aa Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

as per the ITT

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
24 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en, cy
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · n/a
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Tenderers must express an interest in this tender by completing the following process:1.Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal at supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login2.Click ↗ the "Sign Up" option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11.)3.Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details.4.Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click "Register".5.You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account.6.Please enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructionsensuring that you enter all applicable details.7.In the Classification section please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes)that appear in thetender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes, specific to your organisation are added to your profile.8.Buyer Selection – At this stage you are required to indicate which Buyer Organisations you would like to register with. Pleaseremember to register with Caerphilly this ensures that you will be alerted to all relevant opportunities.9.Terms & Conditions - Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you haveread and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registrationprocess. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage.10.Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password MUST be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It mustcontain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select ‘Complete Registration’ and you willenter the Supplier Home page.11.From the Home Page, go to the “Opportunities” icon, all current opportunities will be listed. Click on the blue arrow underthe field ‘Show Me’ of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button.12.Refresh your screen by clicking on the opportunities icon located on the left hand side, to view the opportunity click the bluearrow.13.Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation please drop down the‘Request Documents’ option and click to download all documents.14.You can now either complete your response or "Decline" this opportunity.All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal. Please note we will NOT accept anyquestions/queries via telephone/email.A supplier guide title "Supplier_step-by-step_guide" is available via the portal and this contract notice detailing how to useregister on the Proactis Plaza system.If you require assistance please contact Hayley Jones 01443863234 - [email protected] submitting a tender, an e tendering supplier guide has been produced which will help tenderers through completing atender submission using our Proactis Plaza system.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Timeline

28 Oct 2025 → 3 Apr 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Tender notice published358 days ago
    28 Oct 2025, 16:49 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by338 days ago
    17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends331 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    24 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by282 days ago
    12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Contract starts262 days ago
    2 Feb 2026
  6. Assessment summaries sent204 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published201 days ago
    3 Apr 2026, 10:49 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Oct 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    28 Oct 2025, 16:49 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    3 Apr 2026, 10:49 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    3 Apr 2026, 10:49 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lynton community care, ND Care, The Partnership of CareSMEProvision of Outreach / Respite Support for Children With Disabilities20 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2030 · up to 12 Apr 2034Extensions: with the option to extend for up to a further period of forty-eight (48) months reviewed on a twenty four (24) months basis£3,700,0001 Apr 2026Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
4final-stage tenders40—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWHP-2369-JPYL Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, Wales, CF82 7PGContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • Lynton Community CareFramework contractorGB-PPON: PYGB-7483-PYQP Commercial Street, Ystrad Mynach, Wales, CF82 7DWContact email
  • ND Care and SupportFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJNZ-5986-CBGH Lambourn Crescent, Cardiff, Wales, CF14 5GLContact email
  • Partnership of CareFramework contractorGB-PPON: PYHM-6247-DBXJ Colliery Road, Caerphilly.gov.uk, Wales, CF83 3QQContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender