PROVISION OF SPECIALIST SUPPORTED LIVING (SSL) SERVICES AT PENCOED, BRIDGEND

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 13:52

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 11:02

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Specialist Supported Living (SSL) Services at Pencoed, Bridgend. This contract focuses on social work services with accommodation, targeting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The procurement utilised an open procedure under the 'light touch' regime and has progressed from the tender stage to the contract award stage. The contract, valued at £3,377,936, commenced on 1st April 2026, with a potential extension until 31st March 2030 subject to funding. The service location is within Bridgend County, Wales (UKL17), and adheres to Welsh devolved regulations.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in managing services for individuals with complex or challenging behaviours. The tender process attracted interest from several bidders, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Potential providers with expertise in Positive Behaviour Management and innovative care approaches, including assistive technology, would find this contract particularly suitable. The contract mandates collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to foster independence among beneficiaries, marking an appealing venture for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the specialized care sector.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF SPECIALIST SUPPORTED LIVING (SSL) SERVICES AT PENCOED, BRIDGEND

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIST SUPPORTED LIVING (SSL) SERVICES AT PENCOED, BRIDGEND

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: has the Option to Extend for up to 24 Months, up to 31st March 2030 subject to funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046474-2026
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
Open procedure
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,377,936 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,377,936 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,377,936 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,377,936 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MIRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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