Tender

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

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Bridgend County Borough Council, in collaboration with the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, is inviting tenders for the provision of specialist supported living services in Pencoed, Bridgend. This contract focuses on supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex challenging behaviours, and the services will be provided at two specific settings: Glyn y Mel and Tregroes. The open procedure tender, with a value of £4,053,523, is currently in the tender stage and will close for submissions on 16th December 2025. The project aims to start on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028, with an option for a 24-month extension. Interested parties are encouraged to submit bids via the eTender Wales portal, with evaluations focusing on an 80% quality and 20% price split.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in providing supported living services, particularly those adept in using innovative approaches like assistive technology and those with expertise in managing complex health and social care needs. It is ideally suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can meet the demanding care standards required and demonstrate a strong track record in positive behaviour management and multi-partner collaboration. The successful contractor will be contributing to a crucial public service, thus enhancing their portfolio and establishing relationships with local government bodies and health boards.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have undertaken collaborative work to ensure high-quality provision of specialist supported living services to people with a learning disability and complex challenging behaviour. Bidders are invited to submit a tender for the provision of a specialist supported living service in Pencoed, Bridgend County Borough. The service comprises support at two settings [Glyn y Mel (1 bed, single occupancy); and Tregroes (4 beds, shared house, currently one vacancy) The service is jointly funded by Health due to the complexities of care and support needs for people with a learning disability, which may include neurodiverse conditions amongst other support needs. Commissioners are looking to select a specialist supported living provider to provide support for the individuals living there. The new contract is planned to start from 1st April 2026. The Tender will be evaluated with the intention to award a contract to the Most Advantageous Tender with the criteria being 80% quality 20% price. While BCBC is the lead commissioner, the Individuals supported at this service are in receipt of jointly funded care, including contributions from Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. Currently, 3 of the 4 residents at the two settings are eligible for Continuing Health Care funding. An aim of the service is to ensure people can be supported within their own local communities, and to be helped to be as independent as possible. There is an expectation within the contract that the Provider will work with partners to use innovative approaches, including use of Assistive Technology, to manage the volume of social care hours within available budgets, Providers will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge of Positive Behaviour Management, and of providing care and support to Individuals with complex health and social care needs as a result of their learning disability.

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/074962-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,377,936 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,377,936 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Watkins
Contact Email
tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441656643643

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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