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PROVISION OF A SPECIALIST SUPPORTED LIVING (SSL) SERVICE AT MAESTEG, BRIDGEND

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 09:38

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is the buyer in this procurement process. The council is seeking to award a contract for the "Provision of a Specialist Supported Living (SSL) Service at Maesteg, Bridgend," dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs. Scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, with potential renewals extending through to 31st March 2030, the service is located in Maesteg and aims to promote independence among residents. The procurement follows an open procedure under the light-touch regime, indicating the simplicity of the process and accelerated evaluation as the tender progresses from the active planning stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 9th December 2025, and tender submissions concluding by 16th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with a background in Positive Behaviour Management. The procurement process prioritises quality over price, with an evaluation focus of 80% on the technical offer and 20% on cost, allowing providers to demonstrate expertise in managing complex health and social care needs. Moreover, the open procedure favours SMEs, urging capable companies to leverage innovative solutions such as assistive technology to enhance service delivery within budget constraints. Businesses that possess experience in delivering jointly funded care services and can operate at community level stand to benefit from this opportunity to forge strong collaborative ties with local health boards and the council.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF A SPECIALIST SUPPORTED LIVING (SSL) SERVICE AT MAESTEG, BRIDGEND

Notice Description

Bridgend CBC wishes to award the provision of a specialist supported living service within the locality of Maesteg, Bridgend County Borough. A proportion of the placements made at this service are 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. 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. 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 is required.

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-05e3c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018759-2026
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
SME

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
£2,638,125 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,638,125 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,638,125 £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
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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