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Provision of an Early Help Disability Support Service

Bridgend County Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Mar 2026 at 11:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 11:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an Early Help Disability Support Service" under an open procedure. This contract aims to deliver specialist early help and parenting support services to families with disabled children. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, particularly focusing on social work services. The contract is located in the UK region UKL17, in Wales. The process, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, reached the award stage with Barnardos being the supplier. The contract began on 1 April 2026 and is set to end on 31 March 2028, with an option for renewal up to 31 March 2030. The total contract value is £888,000 gross, reflecting public sector investment in essential family support services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in disability support services and early childhood intervention. Companies with expertise in social work, particularly those capable of providing professional advice, coping strategies for challenging behaviour, and promoting community resilience, are ideally suited for such tenders. Organisations classified as large suppliers or those with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) credentials can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio and build partnerships within the governmental framework. The procurement highlights the necessity for firms to offer quality service tailored to public sector needs, thereby fostering long-term business growth in the public services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Early Help Disability Support Service

Notice Description

Award Notice for the Provision of an Early Help Disability Support Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Should demand for the service exceed supply, then provision is made within the contract for the Council to be able to vary the contract value by up to PS93,000 excluding VAT (PS111,600 including VAT) within the term, by spot purchasing additional Family Support Worker time at an hourly rate. This is dependent on funding being identified and at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: Subject to funding, the option to extend for a further 24 months

Planning Information

Bridgend County Borough Council has recently launched its Family Support Commissioning Strategy 2025-2027, which focusses on driving improvement and investment in early help and edge of care services for children, young people, and families. We are seeking to collaborate with providers in preparation for an upcoming procurement exercise, on the following key areas of the strategy: • Parenting support • Children and young people with neurodiversity, learning disabilities and mental health challenges We’re keen to hear from providers delivering evidence-based and innovative services to children, young people and their families and understanding the impact and outcomes achieved. Whether your work focuses on parenting support or supporting children with additional needs and their families, we’re eager to learn from what’s proving effective in other areas. We anticipate that tender opportunities will be advertised in Autumn 2025. Engagement will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams through one-to-one meetings. Sessions will be available on the following dates, in hourly slots: • Friday, 8 August 2025 - between 9am and 3pm • Thursday, 4 September 2025 - between 9am and 4pm To book a meeting, please contact Cheryl.thomas@bridgend.gov.uk by 1 August 2025, indicating: • Your preferred date and time (slots will be allocated subject to availability) • The service area(s) you wish to discuss.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046343-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bridgend County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Barnardos

Further Information

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