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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Joint or Separate Delivery of Digital Directory Platform/Microenterprise Support Services

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 12:54.

Opportunity overview

The Council’s intention is to procure services to support the development and delivery of community Microenterprise and digital directory solutions in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The Council is considering options for these services to be delivered either jointly (as an integrated service) or separately (as distinct contracts).

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV98000000 — Other community, social and personal services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
RCT58/23
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026, 23:59

Special regime

lightTouch

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Other community, social and personal services
Entry 2
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
074460-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
17 Nov 2025, 15:13

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
8 Dec 2025, 23:59
Description
Expression of interest to be registered on eTenderWales PQQ Reference pqq_33790 https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html All dates and values within this market engagement are indicative. Scope of Services A. Digital Platform and Mobile Application Service: Provision, support, and ongoing development of a secure digital platform and a mobile application to connect people, communities, and organisations, enabling access to and management of Community Microenterprises (CMEs). Our preference is for a Cloud solution with all components of the solution held within the Cloud platform. All solution components must pass the Councils Cyber Security questionnaire. Access and data must be secure and meet all our data protection requirements. The web solution must comply with all current web browsers, full client and mobile. The mobile solution must support IOS and Android. Desirable features: • Online publicly searchable directory platform and app for Microenterprise discovery, engagement, and management. • Ability for members of the public to contact the Microenterprises directly via the website, email and/or app. • Ability for Microenterprises to set their coverage area via a variety of methods, and for areas to be a searchable field for members of the public. • Support for digital payments and business administration. • Integration with local authority systems for care brokerage, or ability to broker packages of care via the platform. • In-platform option for Microenterprises to complete enhanced DBS checks and purchase relevant insurance. • Ability for Local Authority to control the content of listings and approve/remove Microenterprises. • Ability to provide the directory content, including static furniture items, in Welsh. B. Community Micro-Enterprise Development Service: Support for the development, recruitment, and sustainability of local micro-enterprises in adult care and support. Expansion is currently being considered for a Microenterprise model for supporting children and young people, and to deliver daytime opportunities for learning disabled people. Desirable features: · Outreach, advice, and guidance for new and existing Microenterprises delivered individually and in group settings within local communities. · Organise and/or deliver relevant training, quality assurance, and compliance support for Microenterprises, evidenced by completion of a quality development programme. · Engagement with local people, community organisations and Council department to foster community engagement and capacity building. · Data processing and safeguarding in line with GDPR and local authority requirements. · Create strong working relationships with relevant Council officers and supporting the development of the project. · All support must be available in Welsh. The key objectives currently provided by the service are: · Recruit and develop Community Microenterprises (CMEs) from within communities, capable of providing care and support to local people- impact on local jobs/ local economy/community wealth building. · Support them to understand regulation/ legislation and meet agreed quality standards. · Link them together in a local network so they can support each other and coordinate their resources. · Help them to establish links with referrers and customers so they can market their business. · Work in partnership with the brokerage service at RCT Council to facilitate matching of suitable individuals with Microenterprises. · Provide a network as a vehicle for recruiting and support other enterprises who may emerge in the future. · Employ a single coordinator or ‘Catalyst’ to help local residents turn their ideas for care into Microenterprises. The Catalyst will work towards building good relationships with citizens and the local area. The key outcomes to be achieved is for 3-5 Microenterprises to complete the development programme per quarter, allowing them to offer their services in RCT, with the same number starting the programme per quarter.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDXZ-9391-VHZQ
Name
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL15
Country
GB
Locality
Pontypridd
Postal Code
CF37 4TH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 Llys Cadwyn

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PDXZ-9391-VHZQ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Procurement
Telephone
+441443281182

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Pontypridd · UKL15 · CF37 4TH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL15 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05e29f-2025-11-17T15:13:53ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·