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- Powys County Council are hosting a second event for providers / developers who were unable to attend our previous engagement event on 23rd April. This second event will be held on 8th May at 14.00pm. - Powys County Council are committed to supporting people to remain independent in their homes for as long as possible. For some people there may come a time when the additional benefit of living in a residential care home may be required. - People are living longer, and public expectations are changing. In addition, the projected demographic in Powys will see an increased demand for specialist dementia and nursing care. - Powys County Council’s ambition is to provide high quality, sustainable care home provision for the residents of Powys that is fit for future generations. - Powys County Council are committed to delivering the right type of care that enables people to live the lives they want close to their family, friends and community. - To achieve these outcomes Powys County Council are exploring the development of five area homes that will offer a flexible service, making great use of technology in an environment that can offer the best opportunity for people to maintain their independence. - This is a long-term vision which will require careful planning with the Council working alongside the people of Powys to help shape and design the service. - The Council is undertaking an initial preliminary market engagement exercise to ascertain the current level of interest from potential partners willing to collaborate with the Council. - The Council is considering engaging a long-term development partner(s) and/or provider(s) who would initially manage the older persons' residential provision across our existing care homes. Additionally, they would collaborate with the Council in developing 5 new dual registered care homes throughout the county. - The provider and/or developer is expected to operate these services for Residential, Dementia, and Nursing care in partnership with the Council. - The Council currently has 12 residential care homes, and the contract ends on the 31st May 2026. We would be looking for the new care provider / property developer to operate the service from 1st June 2026. - The Council are interested in hearing from care providers and property developers and the event will be an opportunity for the council to share its direction in providing older persons care home accommodation. Link to UK2 previously issued on 04/04/2025. https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/authority/Notice/NoticeView.aspx?ID=148778

Powys County Council is preparing to tender for the construction of new-build council housing at Trawscoed, Llandrinio, in Powys. The project will deliver 24 dwellings, a mix of 6 no.1 bed walk-up flats, 4 no. 2 bed walk-up flats, 5 no. 2 bed bungalows, 1 no. wheelchair accessible 3 bed dormer bungalow, 4 no. 2 bed houses and 4 no. 3 bed houses. This greenfield level site is currently laid to pasture. Designs have been progressed to RIBA Stage 3A and have secured full planning permission, subject to conditions. The Council anticipates that pre-start conditions will be fully discharged prior to the award of contract. The scheme has been designed to meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 (WDQR 2021), Secured by Design Gold, and Lifetime Homes, and to meet EPC A rating. The Council is currently proposing to tender the project as a design and build contract, using the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 with a Schedule of Amendments. The Council is seeking to engage with contractors experienced in delivery of council/social housing projects to attend an online presentation and question and answer session (to be held via Microsoft Teams) with the Council and its consultants for the Council to provide contractors with information on the scheme and seek feedback from contractors on: a) the market's expectations in respect of design detail to be provided, including the architectural and mechanical information; b) the market's expectations in respect of site information; c) the market's expectations in respect of risk allocation; and d) any other risks or issues that could affect successful delivery of the Llandrinio Trawscoed project that might need to be taken into account when preparing the procurement. The Council proposes to hold this online meeting (held via Microsoft Teams) on 10th June 2025. Contractors should contact the Council officer listed in this notice to confirm attendance by no later than end of business on 5th June 2025. Details of the arrangements will be sent to interested contractors once finalised. Non-participation in this market engagement process does not preclude any potential contractors from participating in the formal procurement process.

Background Powys County Council is seeking to engage with suppliers in the materials handling market, as part of pre-tender engagement exercise to gain information to inform an upcoming procurement for the provision of Waste Handling Plant Equipment. The Council operates three Waste Transfer Sites (WTS) across the County of Powys; located in Abermule, Rhayader and on the out-skirts of Brecon. The current ‘fleet’ is of considerable age, some of which is beyond economical repair which has led to the requirement for spot hire to fulfil materials handling requirements. The Council is currently reviewing options of outright purchase, contract hire or lease of equipment to fulfil the materials handling requirements at WTS sites in the long-term. Current Situation At present, the Council operate the following machines: Brecon: - JCB Wastemaster 541-70 - JCB Wastemaster 542-70 - JCB Teletruk – rotating forks Rhayader: - JCB Wastemaster 542-70 - Manitou MT625H - JCB Teletruk – rotating forks Abermule: - JCB Wastemaster 542-70 - JCB Wastemaster - JCB Teletruk – rotating forks The machines load a variety of materials including, but not limited to; - Loose refuse - Loose plastic - Bagged / loose food waste - Green waste - Paper/card - Loose glass The Council operate a fleet of Romaquip Kerb-Sort recycling vehicles, to allow staff at WTSs to empty the food waste compartments, the Council utilise JCT Tele-trucks with rotating fork attachments. On the small 7.5 tonne and 3.5 metre wheelbase variant of the Romaquip vehicles, the food pods must be lifted from the vehicle and the load rotated into a strategic storage container; on the larger vehicles the food pods are manually removed from the vehicle, collected and emptied into the static container. Baled plastic, steel and aluminium is unloaded at the WTS and transported elsewhere for reuse, the machines therefore must be have the ability to load these bales onto a curtain sided articulated trailer located at the WTS sites. Loose plastics are loaded into a high sided (rigid bodied) trailer, currently using a 541-7 / 542-70 telehandler fitted with a large capacity grab bucket. There are then transported to recycling plants outside of the county. Due to the environments in which the machines are operating and the attraction of vermin, the machine must be protected by armoured cables where possible. The presence of glass means that solid tyres are also mandatory within the specification. Due to past Health and Safety concerns, the machines must NOT have landing legs. - Additional attachments include: - Sweeper bucket - Grab bucket Maintenance As Waste and Recycling is a statutory service, it is important downtime is reduced. At this moment in time, the Council’s preferred option would be to lease machines with a repair and maintenance package, however this will be dependant on cost. Regardless of procurement option, the Council would like to explore maintenance packages and extended warranties. To reduce downtime, the Council would be interested in technology that allows the supplier a ‘live view’ of machine faults and diagnosis to reduce downtime by being able to bring replacement parts direct to site.

Powys County Council is seeking service provider(s) to support our young people in 16+ Accommodation across the county.

Powys Support Services Framework for Babies, Children, Young People and Families. Powys County Council are establishing an approved provider framework for the provision of a range of services for children, young people, and families in and around the county of Powys. We are looking for expressions of interest from providers suitably experienced and qualified to deliver a wide range of support/services. LOT 1 Specific statutory assessments for Children’s Services (please see examples below to include, but not limited to; PAMs assessments (parenting) Together and Apart assessments Psychological assessments Sexual risk assessment Cognitive assessments LOT 2 All types of therapy and counselling - a range of therapeutic support for children, young people, parents, families to include, but not limited to; Art therapy Counselling Family therapy Filial therapy Play therapy LOT 3 Any other support provision around children, young people, and families for example; Sessional support staff Activity based projects Training Contact Centres Services in Powys support young people up to the age of 25, however support staff often feel that young people require additional intervention to support significant well-being changes in their lives. In most areas of Wales, children and young people experiencing distress with mental health, emotional wellbeing and behavioural issues are waiting too long to get help they need and are being ‘bounced’ between services. Where funding allows, the Framework aims to address the need for additional interventions, therapies, activities, and assessments in Powys to support babies, children, young people and their families, as well as professionals, to be able to live emotionally healthy lives. This meet the buyer event will explain the need for the support services framework to support babies, children, young people and their families in Powys. We will discuss the suppliers we are looking to apply, the tender process and key dates. There will be the opportunity for a question and answer session. Please book onto the event by clicking Book Now, should you have any queries please contact Rachel Williams on email: rachel.williams2@powys.gov.uk or Tel: 1597 826130.

Powys Housing Related Floating Support Service. The Council is commissioning Housing Related Floating Support services for individuals who are, or may be, at risk of homelessness.

Powys County Council "the Council" on behalf of Mid and West Wales region (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire) is seeking a Service Provider(s) to provide independent professional advocacy services for children and young people for whom there is a statutory entitlement, via 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Independent Professional Advocacy Lot 2 - Independent Visiting Service Lot 3 - Complaints in relation to the NHS Service Lot 4 - Regional/Local Safeguarding Boards Lots 1 & 2 are to be delivered together. The contract is being let under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement is being conducted under the provisions of Section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024, which govern light touch contracts for specified services.

Given the potential impact of the drainage diversion on the programme, risk allocation, and delivery strategy, the Council is currently considering a number of possible contractual and delivery approaches. Prior to publishing the tender, the Council intends to undertake preliminary market engagement in order to seek feedback from the market on these identified potential approaches, in order to inform the development of the final procurement process and final contract structure. Further details of the proposed approaches will be shared with all participants ahead of any engagement meetings. Powys County Council is therefore inviting contractors with relevant experience in the delivery of council or social housing projects, including associated infrastructure works, to express an interest in participating in a short, one to one market engagement meetings prior to the commencement of the formal procurement process. The purpose of these meetings is to obtain high level, non-binding feedback from Contractors based on the proposed contractual options in order to better understand overall market appetite, capacity and risk considerations. Contractors wishing to take part in this preliminary market engagement are invited to contact the Council using the email address set out in the Contracting Authority section of this notice by 5:0pm on 18th March 2026 (18-03-2026). The Council proposes to hold individual meetings of up to one (1) hour with contractors who respond within the specified timescale. Meetings will take place during week commencing 23rd March 2026 (23-03-2026). Please note that meeting slots are limited. Where the number of expressions of interest exceeds the available capacity, meeting slots will be allocated based on the contractor’s experience relative to the nature of the project. The Council reserves the right to limit the number of participants in order to ensure that the engagement exercise remains manageable and effective. Participation in this preliminary market engagement process is voluntary. Nonparticipation will not preclude or disadvantage any organisation from participating in the subsequent formal procurement process, nor will participation confer any advantage during that process. Any information obtained during this engagement will be used by the Council solely to inform the development of its procurement approach and will be managed in accordance with the principles of transparency, equal treatment and non-discrimination, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Contractors should note that, to ensure transparency, equal treatment, and fairness throughout the process, all meetings will be recorded, and a summary document stating the outcome of meetings and what impact (if any) has had on the Council’s approach to the procurement process will be retained. Any information which is discussed and deemed relevant to the procurement will be shared with all bidders.

Given the potential impact of the drainage diversion on the programme, risk allocation, and delivery strategy, the Council is currently considering a number of possible contractual and delivery approaches. Prior to publishing the tender, the Council intends to undertake preliminary market engagement in order to seek feedback from the market on these identified potential approaches, in order to inform the development of the final procurement process and final contract structure. Further details of the proposed approaches will be shared with all participants ahead of any engagement meetings. Powys County Council is therefore inviting contractors with relevant experience in the delivery of council or social housing projects, including associated infrastructure works, to express an interest in participating in a short, one to one market engagement meetings prior to the commencement of the formal procurement process. The purpose of these meetings is to obtain high level, non-binding feedback from Contractors based on the proposed contractual options in order to better understand overall market appetite, capacity and risk considerations. Contractors wishing to take part in this preliminary market engagement are invited to contact the Council using the email address set out in the Contracting Authority section of this notice by 5:0pm on 18th March 2026 (18-03-2026). The Council proposes to hold individual meetings of up to one (1) hour with contractors who respond within the specified timescale. Meetings will take place during week commencing 23rd March 2026 (23-03-2026). Please note that meeting slots are limited. Where the number of expressions of interest exceeds the available capacity, meeting slots will be allocated based on the contractor’s experience relative to the nature of the project. The Council reserves the right to limit the number of participants in order to ensure that the engagement exercise remains manageable and effective. Participation in this preliminary market engagement process is voluntary. Nonparticipation will not preclude or disadvantage any organisation from participating in the subsequent formal procurement process, nor will participation confer any advantage during that process. Any information obtained during this engagement will be used by the Council solely to inform the development of its procurement approach and will be managed in accordance with the principles of transparency, equal treatment and non-discrimination, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Contractors should note that, to ensure transparency, equal treatment, and fairness throughout the process, all meetings will be recorded, and a summary document stating the outcome of meetings and what impact (if any) has had on the Council’s approach to the procurement process will be retained. Any information which is discussed and deemed relevant to the procurement will be shared with all bidders.

Powys County Council (the “Council”) invites suitably experienced contractors to engage in early discussions relating to the design and construction of a new all age school in Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales. The proposed development will provide a modern, energy efficient facility within the existing school grounds, accommodating 540 pupils alongside childcare and early years provision. The Council is preparing to commence a formal competitive procurement process for the delivery of the Ysgol Bro Hyddgen project. To help shape the procurement strategy and maintain early contractor involvement, the Council is exploring a range of procurement approaches aimed at achieving best value and meeting programme objectives. Purpose of the Invitation The Council seeks to engage with contractors who have demonstrable experience in similar design and build construction projects. These discussions will support the refinement of project delivery strategy ahead of the formal tender process. Interested contractors are invited to contact the Council to register interest to participate in a short, individual discussion meeting. Project Background Ysgol Bro Hyddgen currently operates across two separate sites within Machynlleth, with the condition of existing buildings driving the need for a consolidated, fit for purpose, all age facility. A previous design has been progressed to RIBA Stage 4 and has gained full planning permission. The building is to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’, Net Zero Carbon in operation and less than 600kg/m² CO₂e embodied carbon. How to Express Interest Contractors wishing to participate in this preliminary market engagement are invited to contact the Council using the email address provided in the Contracting Authority section of the notice. Responses should be submitted by 12:0 on Friday 27 March 2026. Subject to capacity, the Council will host one-hour individual meetings with responding contractors. Where interest exceeds capacity, meeting slots may be prioritised based on the contractor’s experience relevant to the nature and scale of the project. Participation is voluntary and will not influence or disadvantage involvement in any subsequent procurement process. All engagement will be undertaken in accordance with principles of transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination under the Procurement Act 2023.

The Council seeks suitably experienced and competent Contractors to tender to be awarded on to a Framework Agreement for Accommodation and Support for Living a Good Life (the “Services”) across the County of Powys. The Service is to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support and care services for adults with disabilities, mental health needs, and complex care requirements.

The Council seeks suitably experienced and competent Contractors to tender to be awarded on to a Framework Agreement for Accommodation and Support for Living a Good Life (the “Services”) across the County of Powys. The Service is to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support and care services for adults with disabilities, mental health needs, and complex care requirements.

Powys County Council is seeking to engage with the Market to inform its strategic commissioning and redesign of its 12 Residential Care Homes and one - 12 bedded reablement unit. The need for appropriate older persons’ accommodation in Powys is changing. The projected demographic change in Powys will see increased demand for specialist dementia care and nursing care. We need to ensure Powys’ strategic objectives for transforming care services and indeed the national strategic objectives can be met by the Council.

The Housing Development Team at Powys County Council invites construction contractors experienced in acting as principal contractors in the delivery of housing construction schemes to join us for a Meet the Buyer event where the Council will be presenting its development programme for the North of the county. The event will be an opportunity for contractors to engage with officers from the Housing Development Team and the Council’s Commercial Services Team in order to gain an understanding of future schemes and the Council’s procurement plans. Note that the schemes will be subject to separate tender exercises and the Council is not seeking to source a single contractor for all schemes. Highlighted Projects: - Maes Y Esgob, Llanrhaedr Ym Mochnant – A green field development comprising of 18 units of 3-bedroom houses, 2-bedroom houses, 1-bedroom houses, walk-up flats, and bungalows. The designs will meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 (WDQR 2021), Secured by Design Gold, and Lifetime Homes standards, aiming for an EPC A rating. - Llanfyllin – This development is designed to provide high-quality, affordable homes that are both sustainable and energy-efficient, with all units being EPC A-rated. The Project includes a variety of housing types such as: 8 x 1-bedroom walk up flats, 4 x 1-bedroom bungalows, 2 x 2-bedroom houses and 2 x 4-bedroom houses. - The Firs, Churchstoke – This development will feature 38 highly insulated, eco-friendly council homes built to the AECB Carbonlite standard, ensuring top-tier energy efficiency and sustainability. This includes 4 x 1-bedroom bungalows, 4 x 2-bedroom bungalows, 10 x 1-bedroom houses, 10 x 2-bedroom houses, 8 x 3-bedroom houses and 2 x 4-bedroom houses. - Trawscoed, Llandrinio – A mixed residential development of energy-efficient, EPC A-rated homes, consisting of 6 x 1-bed flats, 4 x 2-bed flats, 5 x 2-bed bungalows, 1 x 3-bed Wheelchair-accessible bungalow, 4 x 2-bed houses and 4 x 3-bed houses. - Former Gungrog School, Welshpool – This development replaces the former Gungrog Church in Wales Nursery and Infant School and is designed to provide 16 high quality affordable bungalows that are both sustainable and energy-efficient, with all units being EPC A-rated. This includes: 4 x 2-bedroom Bungalows and 12x 1-bedroom bungalows. Events Details: - Date: Thursday, 13th March 2025 - Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Location: Welshpool Integrated Family Centre, Oldford Close, Welshpool, SY21 7SX How to Register: Please email affordable.housing@powys.gov.uk to book your slot at the event. Please confirm your preference for either a morning or afternoon slot. Please also confirm your organisations intended attendees. Deadline for registrations is Thursday 6th March 2025. Note that non-participation in this market engagement process will not preclude any potential contractors from participating in the formal procurement process.

Powys County Council (the “Council”) is preparing to tender for the construction of a new Alternative Provision School at Brynllywarch, near Kerry in Powys. This will provide a new, fit for purpose and energy efficient building to replace the existing, adjacent school buildings. It will provide accommodation for 72 children within a GIFA of 1537 m2. The Council is preparing to commence the formal competitive process to award the contract for Brynllywarch AP School. In the interest of running a fair, efficient and effective procurement process and to help inform the Council’s’ approach to procurement, the Council is seeking to engage with potential contractors experienced in leading and delivering similar design and build construction projects in advance of commencing the formal procurement process. Further details are set out in II.2.4 below.

Powys County Council (the “Council”) is preparing to tender for the design and construction of several new primary and secondary schools within Powys. These will provide new, fit for purpose and energy efficient buildings to improve the school estate as part of Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The Council is focussed on improving efficiency in all aspects of its project delivery and intends to engage with suppliers to explore opportunities available via Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). In the interest of running a fair, efficient and effective procurement process and to help inform the Council’s approach to procurement, the Council is seeking to engage with potential contractors experienced in the delivery of whole-school projects using MMC in advance of commencing the formal procurement process. Further details are set out in II.2.4 below.

Powys County Council is seeking to commission a residential children’s home service as part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children. The primary goal is to create a nurturing and secure environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and psychological growth of the children in residence. We are seeking a service provider with dedication to the welfare of the children and their holistic development, ensuring that financial considerations do not compromise the quality of care. Through this service, Powys County Council seeks to collaboratively create a supportive residential environment that enriches the lives of these children and contributes positively to their overall life trajectories. Powys County Council are looking to commission residential support in 2 homes, one north (Welshpool) and one south of the county (Ystradgynlais). There will be separate events specific to each of the homes. The Council is looking for providers who would be interested in working in partnership to provide residential support to Powys children from within these Powys owned homes. We are holding an event at the homes for providers to attend and view the property with an opportunity to discuss with commissioners the requirements for service delivery. Subject to outcome of market testing, Powys County Council intends to embark on a formal tender to procure service delivery. To book a slot at the meet the buyer event, please contact Emily Feerick, Commissioning and Projects Officer. Email: emily.feerick2@powys.gov.uk Phone: 01597 826817. The event is appointment only. Please be considerate to local residents regarding parking.

Procurement of a framework for provision of grounds and verge maintenance services across the county of Powys. Including highways, urban verges and cemeteries.

Powys County Council "the Council" on behalf of the Mid and West Wales region (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire) is seeking a Service Provider(s) to provide independent professional advocacy services for children and young people for whom there is a statutory entitlement, via 4 Lots: Lot 1 – Independent Professional Advocacy Lot 2 – Independent Visiting Service Lot 3 – Complaints in relation to NHS Service (Powys Teaching Health Board and Hywel Dda University Health Board) Lot 4 – Local Safeguarding Board (Ceredigion County Council). Lots 1 & 2 are to be delivered together. The contract is being let under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement is being conducted under the provisions of Section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024, which govern light touch contracts for specified services.