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

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 11:02

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has successfully concluded the awarding stage for the procurement of specialist Supported Living Services at Pencoed, Bridgend. This project, under the industry classification of social work services with accommodation, aims to provide tailored support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex behaviours. The contract, awarded to Mirus, a prominent supplier located in Cardiff, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and spans until 31st March 2028, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2030. The procurement, processed through an open procedure in compliance with light touch regulations, demonstrated robust competition with nine bids received. Both the Council and collaborating Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are committed to enhancing community support and independence for the contracted individuals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for compliant businesses within the health and social care industry to engage in impactful service delivery. Providers capable of delivering innovative, high-standard care, including positive behaviour management and assistive technology, will find this contract conducive to business growth. With its joint funding model between health services and local authorities, the project encourages collaboration, fostering a setting where motivated suppliers can influence community wellbeing positively. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and dedication towards serving individuals with complex needs are particularly well-suited to compete and contribute to this cause, offering pathways for sustainable growth and enhanced reputation in the sector.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The Council wishes to award a contract for the provision of a specialist Supported Living Service for Individuals with a learning disability and complex or challenging behaviours, including neurodivergent conditions. The specialist supported living service is for people who have a learning disability and/or a high level of health and social care needs. The Individuals who live in these specialist schemes have their own tenancy and require high levels of bespoke support, which is over and above that available in a general supported living service. Support for Individuals also comes from the multidisciplinary Community Learning Disability team and from specialist health teams. The Council is committed to enabling Individuals to achieve their full potential and achieve maximum levels of independence within their local communities.

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/018826-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 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
Not Specified

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
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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