Award

The Provision of Housing Related Support to BCBC Temporary Accommodation Units

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 14:32

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bridgend County Borough Council, based in Bridgend, United Kingdom, involved an open competition for the provision of housing-related support to temporary accommodation units, valued at £474,450. The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category and was conducted under Welsh devolved regulations. The project commenced on 1st October 2025, with an anticipated end date of 30th September 2028, allowing for a possible extension of up to 24 months. The procurement method was below the threshold for open competition, aiming to ensure comprehensive service support, as prescribed by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. A contract was awarded to G4S, a large-scale supplier, with the contract signing taking place on 12th September 2025.

This tender presents expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary accommodation support services, particularly those with experience in managing housing-related programmes. SMEs and VCSEs are especially suitable to participate, providing they have delivered similar services within the past three years. The contract encourages involvement from diverse sectors, particularly organisations capable of offering innovative solutions to meet the service user needs and enhance housing management practices. As the procurement facilitates potential growth through service expansion and continuity, it represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to establish or enhance their footprint in housing support services within the Bridgend region.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Housing Related Support to BCBC Temporary Accommodation Units

Notice Description

The service will respond to the needs of and support service those who the Council have agreed to accommodate on a temporary basis. The service is expected to provide meaningful and structured support to enable service users to address or minimise support needs, enabling successful move on to suitable, independent and sustainable settled accommodation. The service will also assist the Council in fulfilling its housing management duties associated with the properties, under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st October 2025 with the option to extend for up to 24 months, subject to the requirement, funding and Housing Support Grant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065659-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£474,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Watkins
Contact Email
helen.watkins@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1656 643643

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
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

G4S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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