Grandparents Plus (Trading as Kinship)

The public procurement process involves the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC) in Wales, acting as the buying organisation. The contracting process has completed the award stage for the project titled "Grandparents Plus (Trading as Kinship)", primarily centring around health and social work services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition, under Welsh devolved regulations with a special "light touch" regime applied.

The contract was awarded to GRANDPARENTS PLUS, a large supplier, and covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £55,000 GBP. The procurement is associated with the UK region UKL15, encompassing the locality where the services will be delivered. This tender provides a business opportunity predominantly within the health and social care sector, particularly valuable for organisations involved in offering support services to family carers.

Businesses that specialise in advocacy, support groups, or financial advice for carers are well-suited to take interest in similar future opportunities. Companies looking to expand in the Welsh humanitarian support services market would find such a procurement advantageous for growth. Additionally, this award illustrates the potential for service-oriented businesses to engage with public sector projects even without a competitive bidding process, provided they align with the buyer's prerequisites and service needs.