Official UK procurement notice
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Outreach / Respite Support for Children with Disabilities
Authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionContract 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 publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£2,800,000
- Economic & financial standing
As per the ITT
- Technical & professional ability
As per the ITT
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- 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%
- Economic & financial standing
As per the ITT
- Technical & professional ability
As per the ITT
- “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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5aaFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
as per the ITT
How it was run
Official notice- 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
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- Tender notice published358 days ago28 Oct 2025, 16:49 GMT
- Clarification questions by338 days ago17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends331 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown24 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by282 days ago12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts262 days ago2 Feb 2026
- Assessment summaries sent204 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published201 days ago3 Apr 2026, 10:49 BST
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Oct 2025- Tender notice published28 Oct 2025, 16:49 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published3 Apr 2026, 10:49 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete3 Apr 2026, 10:49 BST
- Contract signature expected20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £3,700,000 | 1 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
3 commercial parties on the notice- Lynton Community CareFramework contractor
- ND Care and SupportFramework contractor
- Partnership of CareFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender