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Monmouthshire County Council has developed a Re-Commissioning Plan for the Housing Support Services in Monmouthshire. This plan sets out a schedule for the redesign and recommissioning of housing support services across Monmouthshire to meet the needs of current and future people in the County. Generic Floating Housing Support will be delivered County Wide to vulnerable people over the age of 16 who are either homeless and in temporary accommodation or are at risk of being homeless by developing and maintaining skills and the confidence required to live independently whilst maintaining their home. Drop-Ins to be available to people at various locations in the County. This requirement consists of 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Generic Floating Support Lot 2 - Temporary Accommodation and Rough Sleepers

This notice is to assess the interest and capability of the SME market to deliver general building maintenance works across a collaborative multi authority framework. Monmouthshire County Council are proposing the establishment of a collaborative multi‑lot framework agreement to deliver general building maintenance and repair works to the non-domestic property portfolios across 5 authorities. The framework will cover multiple disciplines to include; general building works, electrical and mechanical works, fire & security, external groundworks, roofing and emergency call outs. The framework is to be delivered under geographically defined lots on behalf of the following Authorities: Monmouth, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It is anticipated that the framework start date will be 1st July 2026 for a period of 3 years with a further 1 year extension (A maximum total of 4 years). The anticipated value of the overall framework is circa £230 million over the full 4 year term. It is anticipated that the framework lotting structure will be as follows: Lot 1 (Monmouth) General Building. Lot 2 (Monmouth) Electrical Maintenance. Lot 3 (Blaenau Gwent) General Building. Lot 4 (Blaenau Gwent) Electrical Maintenance. Lot 5 (Torfaen) General Building. Lot 6 (Torfaen) Electrical Maintenance. Lot 7 (Cardiff) Electrical & Mechanical. Lot 8 (Cardiff) General Building. Lot 9 (Cardiff) External Works. Lot 10 (Cardiff) Fire & Security. Lot 11 (Cardiff) Roofing. Lot 12 (Cardiff) Emergency Call Out. Lot 13 (Vale of Glam) Electrical & Mechanical. Lot 14 (Vale of Glam) General Building. Lot 15 (Vale of Glam) External Works. Lot 16 (Vale of Glam) Fire & Security. Lot 17 (Vale of Glam) Roofing. Lot 18 (Vale of Glam) Emergency Call Outs. A complete lot specification list can be found on the Documents section of Proactis under reference ERFX1000053 Prior Information Notice: General Building Maintenance Framework. Please ensure that you have a Proactis account that displays opportunities from Monmouth. The following link has been provided. www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal The Authorities are looking to engage SME’s in regard to this framework, and to understand the barriers and support needed for SME’s to bid for the lots. Please complete the questionnaire using the link provided by Monday 20th October 2025 https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=lSs1xtlwAkeId8aLiOsbJm83yKXLlOhKh38Ya7cZe0hUNlVYME1GQTdSSEIwWktFMVozSklZSUtIWi4u&Token=f7ad0374526b41b296bbcd96ddeffb4a We anticipate 2 further market engagement sessions to be arranged once the questionnaire results are complete. The dates for the sessions will be notified via Proactis and are anticipated to run late October 2025

This is a second market engagement notice related to General Building Maintenance Framework (ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc1a) to invite interested supplier to engagement events for the framework opportunity. Monmouthshire County Council are proposing the establishment of a collaborative multi lot framework agreement to deliver general building maintenance and repair works to the non-domestic property portfolios across 5 authorities. The framework will cover multiple disciplines to include; general building works, electrical and mechanical works, fire & security, external groundworks, roofing, emergency call outs. Suppliers should note that the framework will now include statutory obligations as part of the scope. The framework is to be delivered under geographically defined lots on behalf of the following Authorities: Monmouth, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It is anticipated that the framework start date will be 1st July 2026 (please note this date may be subject to changes) for a period of 3 years with a further 1 year extension (A maximum total of 4 years). The anticipated value of the overall framework is circa £230 million over the full 4 year term. The Sessions will be as follows: Monday 24th November 2025 from 10am to 12:0pm – for the Vale of Glamorgan. This will be a face to face event being held in the Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF634RU. This session will provide an overview of anticipated works pipeline and scopes of work for the Vale of Glamorgan geographical lots. Wednesday 12th November 2025 from 9.30am to 11.30am – for Monmouth, Torfaen and Blaenau. This will be a Teams event (an invite will be issued prior to the event). This session will provide an overview of anticipated works pipeline and scopes of work for Monmouth, Torfaen and Blaenau Councils geographical lots Thursday 13th November 2025 from 8am to 1030am – for Cardiff Council. This will be a face to face event being held in the Flying Start Conference Centre, Eastmoors Road, Cardiff, CF24 5RR. This session will provide an overview anticipated works pipeline and scopes of work for Cardiff Council geographical lots. The sessions will include further details of the lotting structures, and procurement process including Social Value, evaluation criteria and professional requirements to help you in your bid preparation. We will make any slides and additional information from these sessions available should you not be able to attend. Those organisations wishing to attend the sessions must confirm via the Proactis Portal (please see link below) www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal Project Title: General Building Maintenance Framework Reference Number: ERFX1000053

Monmouthshire County Council are seeking expressions of interest for companies to carry out the enforcement of Littering, Dog fouling, Parking Enforcement and breaching of the Public Spaces Protection Order in defined areas of Monmouthshire.

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC), wishes to establish a single provider contract for the provision of high quality and cost-effective maintenance services, and to benefit from the economy of scale of combining the two council networks. MCC is managing the procurement process on behalf of the participating authorities (Monmouthshire CC and Torfaen County Bourough Council), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This is a services contract being procured under the Open procedure, and any contract award will be subject to the terms and conditions contained within the tender documentation. Upon Award, each authority will enter into its own contract with the successful supplier. On the above basis, MCC is inviting Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of, and maintenance of street lighting and illuminated traffic signs, along with associated facilities and services, as detailed within the contract documents. These term maintenance contracts are being tendered by MCC for itself, and Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC). This will take the form of two separate NEC3 2006 (Option A, with bills of quantities) contracts with a shared Preliminary Items section. It is the requirement of the contract to provide all aspects of street lighting, illuminated traffic signs, maintenance and installation, within the geographical areas specified within the contract. The works will include equipment renewal, refurbishment, replacement and upgrade, inclusive of civil engineering and traffic management elements as appropriate. It should be noted that the contracts will also be utilised to install new equipment as and when required, and therefore the overall contract value may increase. Overview The contract requirement consists of the maintenance of street lighting, illuminated road traffic signs, bollards, subway lighting, pedestrian refuge beacons, school crossing flashing signs, remote monitoring, dimming systems, bus shelter electrical systems, vehicle activated signs, vehicle electrical charging points and feeder pillars. This is a collaborate procurement between Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) and Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC). MCC Estimated Contract Value (exclusive of VAT) = £4.5 million Services Contract TCBC Estimated Contract Value (exclusive of VAT) = £5 million Works Contract The procurement will be structured as one contract containing two lots but requiring a SINGLE CONTRACTOR to deliver both lots.

We are recommissioning a hospital prevention and discharge service designed to help individuals remain or resettle in their own homes after hospital admission. This is a preventative service that does not require CIW registration and will not provide formal care. It aims to support people over the age of 50 living in Monmouthshire who lack suitable family or community support. The service will operate five to seven days a week and provide short-term interventions to enable safe hospital discharge or prevent admission. It will work closely with social care teams, hospital discharge teams, and community healthcare professionals across Monmouthshire hospitals and other local hospitals, including Royal Gwent and The Grange. Referrals may also come from community healthcare teams managing individuals at risk of admission. Support will focus on practical assistance and signposting. This includes helping individuals organize online shopping, access transport, and connect with community resources. Once immediate needs are met, the service will encourage social engagement and financial stability by facilitating benefit checks, linking to third-sector organisations, and arranging services such as Meals on Wheels. Successful provider must have strong knowledge of local resources and voluntary sector support. Although primarily delivered face-to-face, the service will include follow-up phone calls and emails to monitor progress and make referrals where necessary.

Monmouthshire County Council intends to commission a specialist service to support residents with sight, hearing, dual sensory, or deafblind impairments, in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. The service will need to provide person-centred rehabilitation, early intervention, and strategies to maintain independence. Delivery will likely include approximately 1.5 FTE qualified sensory impairment specialists (including ROVIs or RVS) operating within integrated health and social care teams, undertaking home visits, assessments, and training, while issuing aids and equipment to promote independence. Key service delivery operations include: • Managing referrals from professionals, individuals, and families. • Prioritising waiting lists and maintaining clear communication. • Developing tailored rehabilitation programmes based on “What Matters” principles. • Supporting home adaptations and liaising with third-sector organisations and health services. The service should also provide training for professionals and carers, implement preventative strategies to reduce the impact of sensory loss, and maintain strong links with local ophthalmology and audiology pathways. The aim is to enable individuals to live independently and improve well-being through timely, practical support and skills development.

Monmouthshire County Council intends to commission a specialist service to support residents with sight, hearing, dual sensory, or deafblind impairments, in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. The service will need to provide person-centred rehabilitation, early intervention, and strategies to maintain independence. Delivery will likely include approximately 1.5 FTE qualified sensory impairment specialists (including ROVIs or RVS) operating within integrated health and social care teams, undertaking home visits, assessments, and training, while issuing aids and equipment to promote independence. Key service delivery operations include: • Managing referrals from professionals, individuals, and families. • Prioritising waiting lists and maintaining clear communication. • Developing tailored rehabilitation programmes based on “What Matters” principles. • Supporting home adaptations and liaising with third-sector organisations and health services. The service should also provide training for professionals and carers, implement preventative strategies to reduce the impact of sensory loss, and maintain strong links with local ophthalmology and audiology pathways.

Monmouthshire County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from training providers, apprenticeship partners, FE institutions, and specialist skills organisations interested in delivering qualifications, vocational training, and apprenticeships as part of the development of a new Monmouthshire Multi Skills Centre/skills hubs. This notice forms part of early market engagement to assess the market’s appetite and capacity to support the creation of a high quality, industry aligned Skills Centre/hubs in Monmouthshire. Two potential locations to develop a centre have been identified: Innovation House Magor and Castlegate Business Park Caldicot; but we are open to suggestions for other locations. Vocational pathways, apprenticeships, and skills development opportunities for: - young people (including junior apprenticeships 14–16 and post 16) - adults seeking upskilling or reskilling - jobseekers - local employers requiring workforce development and CPD We have identified particular gaps in the opportunities to develop skills in STEM, construction, digital, green skills and engineering. We would be open to responses that met these gaps; but we would be open to an evidence-based response that sought to meet other skill gaps., Capital funding has been secured to redevelop potential premises into a modern, industry standard learning facility. Interested organisations are asked to provide a package of information as per the Engagement description detailed below. This is not a tender process; EOIs are for market testing and planning purposes.

The purpose of the Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the Market that Monmouthshire County Council are holding a Pre-Market Engagement Event concerning the delivery of the UK Government Multiply programme for Monmouthshire' s Economy, Employment & Skills Service. The Multiply programme forms part of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, that has been developed to support the government’s wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK and provides funding for local investment between 2022 and 2025 and aims to help transform the lives of adults by improving their functional numeracy skills through free personal tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses. Please note that it is anticipated that this arrangement is likely to be divided into lots.

Monmouthshire County Council has recently developed a Strategy for Commissioned Domiciliary Care in Monmouthshire 2024-2034. This strategy sets out a plan for the redesign and recommissioning of care across Monmouthshire to meet the needs of current and future residents in the County. The strategy contains a high-level 2 phased implementation plan, phase one of the plan will focus on tendering for the provision of long-term domiciliary care and support in the South of the County from the autumn of 2024. Long term care and support will include the provision of personal care for older people, people with disabilities and mental health needs and people with dementia. We anticipate the tender will comprise of a series of block contracts, which will be the primary mechanism for the delivery of long-term domiciliary care and support in the South of the County. Phase 2 of the implementation plan will focus on the identifying and implementing of key actions for the North and Central areas of Monmouthshire, a full copy of the strategy is attached to this notice.

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking to commission an experienced organisation to provide semi-independent supported lodging support to Young People with complex support needs within Monmouthshire. The service will support a maximum of five (5) young people at any one time, who will be aged sixteen (16) to twenty-four (24) and who have varying support needs, some of which will be complex. The Council aims for each young person to step down to other suitable accommodation by the age of eighteen (18) when safe and appropriate to do so. The service will aim to help offer a stable, consistent environment, so that the young people can be encouraged to build their independent skills. This will enable them to reflect and make appropriate choices for their future, enabling them to live independently and successfully within the community. The support offering will be person centred, outcome focused, trauma informed and will aim to build the young people’s skills to support successful transitions into independent living. This will be provided via a dedicated supported accommodation pathway with wrap-around trauma informed support. Support will be designed and delivered to support the young people to build resilience, promote independence, develop or sustain their capacity to live in their own accommodation and achieve increasing levels of independence. The aim is not to just provide a young person with a home but to ensure they have a healthy transition into adulthood. This will be underpinned by a suitably trained and competent staff team who will deliver trauma informed support which will include structured diversionary and engagement activities.

A Prior Information Notice (“PIN”) is being issued by Monmouthshire County Council, (“the Authority”) running the proposed procurement on behalf of Monmouthshire County Council, Torfaen County Borough Council and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council seeking interest from operators able to supply the following services:- - Portable Fire Fighting Equipment - Commercial Gas and Oil Servicing - Kitchen Equipment - Kitchen Canopy Cleaning - Maintenance of Passenger and Goods lifts - Air Conditioning / Air Handling units - Fan Assisted Heaters The lotting structure for the services are yet to be confirmed. Additionally the evaluation methodology and structure in respect of pricing, call-off and forms of contract will be developed pending feedback from the market. The Authority is keen to receive expressions of interest and market opinion on how to shape the framework going forward, but also any lessons learnt from existing incumbent suppliers on how the service could be improved. Register via eTenderWales (https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk)

Monmouthshire County Council has developed a Re-Commissioning Plan for the Housing Support Services in Monmouthshire for the period 2024-2026. This plan sets out a schedule for the redesign and recommissioning of housing support services across Monmouthshire to meet the needs of current and future people in the County. The Re-commissioning Plan contains a phased approach of housing support services, phase one of the planned schedule includes tendering for the provision of housing support for generic services in the County from the July 2025 on a cost volume contract. Further tenders covering specialist areas of support will follow later in the year. The Generic Floating Housing Support will be delivered County Wide to vulnerable people over the age of 16 who are either homeless and in temporary accommodation or are at risk of being homeless by developing and maintaining skills and the confidence required to live independently whilst maintaining their home. Drop-Ins to be available to people at various locations in the County.

Delivered in the following ways: -Information – prompt and accurate information is provided to enable an individual to make an informed choice about their wellbeing. -Advice – the service works jointly with individuals to identify what is important to them and what they want to achieve, considering options and reaching agreement on the way forward. - Assistance – ensures action is taken to assist individuals in accessing appropriate care, support and guidance. -The scheme is administered over the phone and via drop in. The organisation is to offer specialist support for people in Monmouthshire with mental health problems, those at risk of developing mental health problems as well as their carers/family. Providing support during people’s recovery and to ensure they have a voice, choice, and control over the lives they lead. The service supports people in a strength–based way to achieve their personal outcomes and what matters to them. The service will operate in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014. The service complements the social care strategic aspirations of the Council and helps prevent people’s mental health from deteriorating and requiring statutory service input. The provider is expected to work closely with our integrated social care and health teams.

This service is based alongside our Integrated social care and health teams and looks to provide specialist sensory impairment workers (1.5 FTE), in line with Social Services and Well Being Act (Wales) 2014, trained to an existing recognised qualification level, ensuring the council fulfils its statutory obligation in this area. Providing high-quality sensory impairment service to residents of Monmouthshire who have a sight, hearing, or dual sensory impairment. The service addresses the need to provide early diagnosis and intervention and ensures that where possible people are taught skills and strategies to minimize the impact of their sensory impairment and help them continue to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle. Providing: -One and a half full time (1.5 WTE) sensory impairment specialists with an approximate case load of 18-20 people per month. -Advice, training, and development including providing sensory impairment training for professionals and carers throughout the year. -Preventative strategies that delay or mitigate the impact of potential sight, hearing, or dual sensory loss. -Aids and equipment; issuing key equipment to help maintain independence (this equipment is sometimes at a cost to the individual). Referrals are made into the service by professionals, individuals & families.

Provides a hospital discharge service (HDS) in Monmouthshire and is available throughout the county to residents over the age of 50, including -Those over 50 who may have some degree of confusion but do not require specialist care. -Those assessed as likely to benefit from short term and/or intensive support within their own homes. -Users at the point of hospital discharge, and for up to 6 weeks. The HDS provides practical and emotional support and encouragement, easing the individuals transition from hospital to home and on to independence. The team are alert to individual’s problems in the post-discharge period and will refer or signpost to other services, or for readmission as necessary. Support can be provided in a variety of ways and is tailored to the individual’s needs, with a focus on confidence building. This may include support with shopping, regaining independence in the home, signposting to other services and information and advice around benefits. The service is usually offered for a maximum of 6-8 weeks but is tailored to an individual and may be shorter or on rare occasions longer dependent on circumstances. The team work closely with the hospital discharge team and can receive referrals directly from hospital, social workers or from individuals and their families. Networking and promoting is also essential across both health and social care to ensure the appropriate people are aware of this service.

The Local Links service enables older people over the age of 60, (including those with a mild/moderate mental health issue, including anxiety, depression, dementia) to improve or maintain their quality of life, it is particularly focused on those who are socially isolated and would benefit from the support of attending a local weekly group in their area around Monmouthshire. The service is predominantly focused on the delivery of clubs in people’s local areas, these may be run in community centres and areas with guest speakers and or based in local pubs or restaurants to ensure people are meeting others in their local community. Forging friendships and networks, volunteers then look to run the groups allowing the coordinator to oversee and move onto redeployee elsewhere into the development of new clubs or group. The staff and clubs also offer an informal way of supporting people’s health and wellbeing and offer signposting to other service areas and support.

Operating in Monmouth, a twice weekly social club. The funding supports delivering of social activities for older people including those with a mild/moderate mental health issue such as depression, anxiety, dementia. The provision of this low-level social support service is a key component in supporting people to be engaged, preventing isolation and loneliness and complements the social care strategic aspirations of the Council. The scheme aims to reduce social isolation, provide people with links to their local community and the opportunity to build and develop friendships. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase a reasonably priced lunchtime meal. Access to the venue needs to be considered with good community transport available, and consideration given for providing access to chargeable transport options.