AwardedAwarded 12 March 2026
The Provision of two children's care homes in Cardiff
Cardiff Council · Local authority
In brief
Cardiff Council awarded care and healthcare work to Rainbow Therapeutic Ltd on 12 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £13,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 16 March 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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 a 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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Therapeutic Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | £8,092,600 | Awarded 12 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 073738-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 022984-2026
About the buyer
Cardiff CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
85Awards
20Suppliers it has used most for care
- Pobl Care and Support2 contracts
- Adoption UK1 contract
- Cardiff Young Mens Christian Association1 contract
- Llamau1 contract
- Rainbow Therapeutic Ltd1 contract
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From notice 073738-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2025, last updated 13 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.