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

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 14:08

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 09:38

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, overseen by Bridgend County Borough Council, involves the provision of a Specialist Supported Living (SSL) service located in Maesteg, Bridgend. This procurement falls under the "Health and Social Work Services" category, with a focus on social work services with accommodation. Held at the Award stage, the tender procedure followed an Open approach, encompassing dates from its award notice on 3rd March 2026 to the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2028. The procurement aims to ensure support for individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs within their community, emphasising the use of innovative approaches and assistive technology.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in supported living and care services, particularly those experienced in managing complex and varied health and social care needs. Companies skilled in Positive Behaviour Management and using innovative care solutions would be well-suited to this contract, valued at £3,165,750 (gross). With the significant emphasis on quality over price (80% quality, 20% price), the contract also offers the prospect of renewal up to March 2030, providing a long-term growth opportunity for firms able to meet the high standards required by Bridgend County Borough Council. The service, as jointly funded by local health boards, underscores the importance of collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches in delivering effective care solutions.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF A SPECIALIST SUPPORTED LIVING (SSL) SERVICE AT MAESTEG, 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-05e3c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046507-2026
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
£2,638,125 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,638,125 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,638,125 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,638,125 £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-WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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