Generic Floating Support Services for the Vale of Glamorgan Council

What this is

Vale of Glamorgan Council is procuring generic floating support services to prevent homelessness for 180 units, serving people over 55 with support needs, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, chronic illness, and residents of the Penarth Extra Care Scheme. The service will provide flexible housing-related support with tailored plans focused on enabling independent living and crisis intervention.

Key points

• Estimated value GBP 5.25 million for 3-year contract (16 March 2027 to 15 March 2030) with extension options to 2032
• Service covers 180-unit floating support for generic client groups including elderly (55+), learning disabilities, physical disabilities, chronic illness, and Penarth Extra Care Scheme residents
• Market engagement event 13 August 2026 via Microsoft Teams; tender notice publication estimated 16 September 2026
• Light touch procurement regime applies; open to SMEs and VCSE organizations
• Service must be needs-led, outcome-focused, time-scaled, with crisis support capability and monitoring responsibilities on provider

Who can bid

Open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Market engagement event held 13 August 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

How to submit

Tender notice publication estimated 16 September 2026. Submission method and destination not specified in this notice. Interested parties should email socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk for further information.

Clarifications

Market engagement event on 13 August 2026 10:00-11:00 via Microsoft Teams. Confirmation of attendance required by 11 August 2026 at 12 Noon to socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk.

Contract period

3 years from 16 March 2027 to 15 March 2030, with extension options available until 15 March 2032.

Classification

CPV 85000000 — Health and social work services WalesCardiff and Vale of Glamorgan