Open29 days left · closes midday, Friday 30 October 2026

Newlands & floating support for substance misuse, criminal justice issues & young and vulnerable people

Vale of Glamorgan Council · Local authority

In brief

Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (Wales).

The estimated value is £1,785,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 30 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 30 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Price 30% · Community Well-Being benefits 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This service specification applies to a 53- unit floating support service delivering flexible housing related support to people experiencing substance misuse issues and/or criminal justice issues and/or young and vulnerable people aged 16-24.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 29 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,785,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 30 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092462-2026

About the buyer

Vale of Glamorgan CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative Ltd1 contract
Llamau1 contract
Platfform for Change1 contract
Pobl Care and Support1 contract

All tenders and awards from Vale of Glamorgan Council

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From notice 092462-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.