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The purpose of this ITT is to re-open the Social Care Training Framework for Social Care training courses for Adults and Childrens Services. Powys County Council has established a framework of suppliers and the Council is re-opening the Framework for new suppliers who wish to tender to be awarded to the Framework. Existing framework providers are not required to re-apply. Funding will only be awarded on an annual basis in line with the grant funding allocation process through Welsh Government (SCWWDP) and the Council. The Framework Agreement will run for a period of up to 4 years, from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2027 (1+1+1) An annual delivery schedule will be developed in accordance with workforce demand in January each year, as defined through the annual training needs analysis and annual SCWWDP priorities. Therefore, giving Training Providers on the framework at least 3-months’ notice of intention to commission each course. The Council intends to let the contract in compliance with Regulations 74 – 77 Light Touch Regime (LTR) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and will use a “pseudo” Open Procedure. The Council is awarding a contract, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.

This tender is to engage a suitably experienced and qualified supplier to manage and operate four household recycling centres (HRC) at Lower Cwmtwrch, Brecon, Llandrindod Wells and Newtown within the county of Powys. The contract terms will be for seven years with an option to extend up to further three years.

Powys County Council is in the market to procure a Corporate Finance system that will integrate with other systems used by the services within the Council. The long term aim of the Council is to reduce the number of systems, avoid duplication and reduce the manual manipulation of data. The system that will be implemented in April 2026, needs to facilitate the changes in processes and behaviours that will move the Council to a position that will enable a full ERP system to be implemented.

Powys County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Contractor (or a group of Contractors acting as a Consortium) to enter into a contract to undertake Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and associated remedial work at Powys County Council corporate sites. The contract is divided into two geographic lots: - Lot 1 - North Powys - Lot 2 - South Powys Bidders can apply for either one Lot or both Lots. The agreement will have an initial period of 3 years / 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years / 24 months.

The Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to participate in a DPS for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys. The purpose of the Dynamic Purchasing System is to allow the Council to assemble and maintain an approved list of operators for the above stipulated services, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement. The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods, subject to performance and budget confirmations. The council reserves the right to further extend this Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Powys County Council is seeking to engage suitably experienced and competent Contractors to enter into a Contract for Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Remedials of Commercial Boilers within Corporate Buildings across the County of Powys for a three (3) year period with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. Works to include Inspection, Testing, Servicing and Remedials of Oil Boilers, Gas Boilers, LPG Boilers and Laboratory Gas Taps.

Powys County Council is seeking to enter into a contract with a contractor(s) (or a Consortium of Contractors) using the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016 Edition with Schedule of Amendments for Supply & installation of LED Lighting upgrades at Various schools within the County of Powys. The requirements are split into 3 Geographical lots. Further details within the procurement documentation.

Powys County Council is seeking to enter into a contract with a single contractor (or a Consortium of Contractors) using the JCT Minor Works Building Contract with contractor design 2016 Edition with Schedule of Amendments for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) remedial works and remedials/replacement of fume cabinets at Various Schools Powys.

Powys County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, qualified and competent Contractor (or a group of contractors acting as a Consortium) to develop x16 bungalows, comprising of 4 x2-bedroom and 12 x1-bedroom bungalows, on the site of the former Gungrog School, Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales. The scheme has been designed to meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 (WDQR 2021), Secured by Design Gold and Lifetime Homes. The dwellings have been designed to meet EPC A rating.

Powys County Council has chosen to continue to offer an exciting opportunity for qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Highways and Civil Engineering Works throughout Powys County. This initiative aims to streamline the procurement process and open up new possibilities for local and regional businesses.

Powys County Council is seeking a Service Provider(s) to support our young people in 16+ Accommodation, via 3 Lots: - Lot 1 – Management of Springboard Houses and Emergency Accommodation. - Lot 2 – Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support. - Lot 3 – Floating Support.

Powys County Council is seeking a contractor (or a group of contractors acting as a consortium) to develop 18 units of new build council housing on a green field site in Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Mid Wales. The scheme comprises of the following house types: - x4 1-bedroom walk-up flat - x2 1 bedroom semi-detached bungalow - x4 1 bedroom semi-detached house - x6 2 bedroom semi-detached house - x2 3 bedroom semi-detached house The scheme has been designed to meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 (WDQR 2021), Secured by Design Gold and Lifetime Homes. The dwellings have been designed to meet EPC A rating. It is anticipated that the scheme will start on site in February 2026. The three key KPIs for the contract are as follows: 1. Resident Satisfaction - Claims received from residents / members of the public resulting from the contractor's work. Response from new tenant questionnaires. 2. Defects - Number of defects encountered and timely rectification of these defects within timescales specified. - Number of total project defects - Number of workmanship related defects - The time required to reverse defects 3. Community Benefits - Adherence to Contractors Tender submissions and agreed Council targets.

Powys County Council is seeking to enter into a contract with a contractor(s) (or a Consortium of Contractors) using the JCT Minor Works Building Contract with contractor's design 2016 Edition with Schedule of Amendments to Supply & Install Solar PV Installations in various Powys County Council Corporate Buildings. The requirements are split into 3 Geographical lots. Further details within the procurement documentation.

The Council is looking to purchase three new four-wheel drive tractors . The Machines are primarily used for Trunk Road Cyclic maintenance carrying out grass cutting operations and occasional hedge trimming to ensure roads are kept in a safe and serviceable condition throughout the County of Powys. This is undertaken by the Council under contract on behalf of North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency . For these functions, an out-front flail and rear hedge brusher is utilised, therefore visibility is key. However, machines are also used for other activities including ditching and as back-up for the Council’s winter maintenance activities between October and March. Due to the locations in which the Machines operate, the size of the Machine is an important consideration; many sections of the highway are not accompanied by a traffic control team when verge cutting. Due to the licence profile of the Council’s, the machines kerb weight cannot be more than 6 tonnes.

Powys County Council Older Person Care Home Accommodation - Transforming Care for a Bright Future. Provision of Care in Residential care homes in Powys.

Powys County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, qualified and competent Contractor (or a group of contractors acting as a Consortium) to develop x14 walk-up flats, on a brownfield site at Ael-y-Bryn, Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys, Mid Wales. The scheme has been designed to meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021 (WDQR 2021), Secured by Design Gold and Lifetime Homes. The dwellings have been designed to meet EPC A rating.

The purpose of this ITT is to re-open the Social Care Training Framework for Social Care training courses for Adults and Childrens Services. Powys County Council has established a framework of suppliers and the Council is re-opening the Framework for new suppliers who wish to tender to be awarded to the Framework. Existing framework providers are not required to re-apply. Funding will only be awarded on an annual basis in line with the grant funding allocation process through Welsh Government (SCWWDP) and the Council. The Framework Agreement will run for a period of up to 4 years, from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2027 (1+1+1) An annual delivery schedule will be developed in accordance with workforce demand in January each year, as defined through the annual training needs analysis and annual SCWWDP priorities. Therefore, giving Training Providers on the framework at least 3-months’ notice of intention to commission each course. The Council intends to let the contract in compliance with Regulations 74 – 77 Light Touch Regime (LTR) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and will use a “pseudo” Open Procedure. The Council is awarding a contract, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.

Powys County Council is establishing an approved provider framework for the provision of a range of support services for Babies, Children, Young People and families, in and around the county of Powys. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from providers who are suitably qualified and experienced to deliver a wide range of support services. These can range from statutory assessments to holistic therapies, and the Council is looking for a comprehensive and wide-ranging list of support services, including but not limited to the following: - Specific statutory assessments - Undertaking assessments (PAMs assessments (parenting); Together and Apart assessments; Psychological assessments; Sexual risk assessments / Cognitive assessments - Therapy - All types of therapy/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. - Any other support provision around Babies, Children, young people and families, such as: Sessional Support staff / Activity based projects / Training / Contact Centres The list is not exhaustive, providers may only be able to do one of the assessments listed. The open framework agreement is being procured in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Act 2023. It relates to a Light Touch Contract as defined under Section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 and governed by the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. The Council may decide to re-open the framework to allow new providers to join and tender responses will be evaluated.

The Council is seeking to award a contract to a service provider(s) for the provision of Powys Housing Related Floating Support Service.

1) Background and Context Mid and West Wales (Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Powys) has secured funding through Welsh Government’s Priorities for Culture programme to strengthen regional collaboration and set a clear direction for museums, libraries and archives over the next five years. The Priorities for Culture set out national ambitions for arts, museums, libraries, archives and the historic environment. The policy places culture at the heart of Welsh life and links explicitly to the Well being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, including the goal of A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language. 2) Purpose of the Commission Appoint a creative and experienced consultant to develop: • a shared Regional Cultural Vision for Mid and West Wales aligned to Welsh Government’s Priorities for Culture; and • four local authority Cultural Priority Plans (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire), each tailored to local context while reinforcing the regional framework. 3) Objectives The commissioned work will: 1. Translate national Priorities for Culture into a coherent regional vision and local roadmaps, establishing the “golden thread” from national to regional to local delivery. 2. Strengthen collaboration, joint planning and resource efficiency across the region, while safeguarding local autonomy and place based delivery. 3. Provide an evidence based framework that supports future investment, skills development, and sustainable service models for museums, libraries and archives.