Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff Council
County Hall, Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
UK
Telephone: +44 2920873732
E-mail: socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Pages/default.aspx
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Health and Social Care
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cardiff Council Children Services – New Residential Care Homes in Cardiff
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
In alignment with the Welsh Government's Removing Profit from Care policy, and the delivery of Cardiff Councils Children's Services Accommodation Strategy we are embarking on an initiative to address the need for residential children's homes in the City. We have already expanded our in-house residential provision substantially, and are now seeking to engage with organisations that possess the expertise and capability to assist in the delivery of additional homes.
The envisioned scope includes the establishment of a range of residential children's homes across Cardiff for Cardiff children. These homes will cater to the diverse needs of children and young people whilst providing them with safe, supportive, and nurturing environments.
Cardiff Council acknowledges the importance of meeting the urgent demand. Therefore, we would like to invite organisations to a market engagement event to enable the Council to present its vision prior to any formal procurement process being undertaken.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
65 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In alignment with the Welsh Government's Removing Profit from Care policy, and the delivery of Cardiff Councils Children's Services Accommodation Strategy we are embarking on an initiative to address the need for residential children's homes in the City. We have already expanded our in-house residential provision substantially, and are now seeking to engage with organisations that possess the expertise and capability to assist in the delivery of additional homes.
The envisioned scope includes the establishment of a range of residential children's homes across Cardiff for Cardiff children. These homes will cater to the diverse needs of children and young people whilst providing them with safe, supportive, and nurturing environments.
Cardiff Council acknowledges the importance of meeting the urgent demand. Therefore, we would like to invite organisations to a market engagement event to enable the Council to present its vision prior to any formal procurement process being undertaken.
We would like to engage with potential interested organisations on how they can contribute to the swift establishment of new homes within Cardiff.
As part of this engagement event, and the Welsh Government's Removing Profit from Care policy, interested organisations would need to show how they have or plan to meet the not for profit definition set out by Welsh Government.
We can advise that as part of the formal tender process potential providers will need to demonstrate their readiness to assume operational responsibility for the residential children's home/s and achieve successful registration with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). This includes ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and requirements, as well as delivering high-quality care and support services to the residents.
Cardiff Council will hold a market engagement event to understand the level of potential interest that exists in the market, your views about what can be delivered, and timescale for setup. Please register your interest against this Prior Information Notice by Tuesday, 30th July at 5pm. Further information regarding the market engagement session will be emailed to interested organisations following this deadline.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest against this Prior Information Notice by Tuesday, 30th July at 5pm. Further information regarding the market engagement session will be emailed to interested organisations following this deadline.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
06/01/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Cardiff Council will hold a market engagement event to understand the level of potential interest that exists in the market, your views about what can be delivered, and timescale for setup. Please register your interest against this Prior Information Notice by Tuesday, 30th July at 5pm. Further information regarding the market engagement session will be emailed to interested organisations following this deadline.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143011.
(WA Ref:143011)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/07/2024