Provision of care and support service at Pont Aur Extra Care Light Scheme
Scope
Reference
ITT_126633
Description
Powys County Council (‘The Council’) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of a care and support service at Pont Aur Extra Care Light scheme, Ystradgynlais.
In entering a contract with the Council to provide care and support services for individuals living in the extra care housing scheme. The Service Provider will comply with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (and any subsequent amendments), and the values and principles stated within the service Specification. There is a requirement that the provider will be registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
The extra care scheme will aim to provide the additional support which will enable individuals to remain living independently within their own home for longer, with the level of support they need to meet their care and support needs.
The scheme is being modernised and developed into an Extra Care Light model, providing 43 properties in total, made up of 41 apartments and 2 attached bungalows. This includes the refurbishment and the development of 12 new purpose-built extra care apartments.
The anticipated model is for onsite care and support to be available between 7am and 11pm, all year, supported by a 112 hour weekly core contract. Additional planned care packages will be arranged separately according to individual assessed need.
The duration of the Contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years plus 2 years at the Council’s discretion (3+2+2).
This procurement is being conducted using the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the “Act”) under Light Touch Regime for the purpose of procuring a suitably qualified Contractor to provide the Services.
The Council is awarding a contract, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,050,000 excluding VAT
- £1,050,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 January 2027 to 31 January 2030
- Possible extension to 31 January 2034
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for 2 years plus 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 – Health and social work services
- 98000000 – Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKL24 – Powys
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per Tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per Tender documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 October 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 October 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
ITT_126633 – Provision of care and support service at Pont Aur Extra Care Light Scheme, Ystradgynlais
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 November 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Cost | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
See Tender documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
See Tender documentation
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Powys County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBT-5413-HMDT
County Hall
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5LG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Angela Williams
Email: angela.williams1@powys.gov.uk
Website: https://www.powys.gov.uk
Region: UKL24 – Powys
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
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