Youth and Play Services Approved List (Stage 2)

The Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT CBC) is currently in the tender update stage for the procurement titled "Youth and Play Services Approved List (Stage 2)". This procurement is under the services category, specifically focusing on social services, and aims to engage providers for youth and play services across the County Borough. This programme, structured into two lots, targets children and young people aged 5 to 25 through freely chosen open-access services at various sites.

Initially set to run for two years with options for annual extensions, the timelines have been updated to extend the approved list window to 19th July 2026. The procurement operates under the Light Touch Regime, necessitating compliance mainly with regulations 74-77. The extension of the Approved List presents a continuous growth opportunity for providers of youth and play services who can demonstrate quality assurance through a qualification process.

This tender is ideal for organisations with expertise in community-based social services for children and young people, seeking to expand their offerings across a significant geographic region. The procurement's open nature allows new providers to express interest and apply to join the opportunities, fostering a competitive environment and offering a new avenue for service delivery beyond initial procurement deadlines. Businesses that excel in localised, tailored play and youth activity services will find this a fitting opportunity to collaborate with RCT CBC in fulfilling community enrichment services.