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PROVISION OF A COMPLEX SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICE ('CLOSER TO HOME' SCHEME) AT CLOS PENGLYN, PENCOED

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a complex supported living service titled the 'Closer to Home' Scheme at Clos Penglyn, Pencoed. This procurement, classified under the health and social work services category, invites bids for a service aimed at people with learning disabilities and complex challenging behaviours. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method, and significant dates include the tender submission deadline on 16th December 2025, and the expected award by 16th January 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 for an initial period up to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to March 2030.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for organisations specialising in supported living services, particularly those with experience in managing complex health and social care needs. Businesses able to demonstrate expertise in Positive Behaviour Management and innovative care approaches, including the utilisation of Assistive Technology, will have an advantage. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender, highlighting a blend of quality and pricing criteria, valued at 80% and 20%, respectively. Eligible small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suited to their capacities.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF A COMPLEX SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICE ('CLOSER TO HOME' SCHEME) AT CLOS PENGLYN, PENCOED

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 complex needs (Closer to Home) supported living service at Clos Penglyn, in Pencoed, Bridgend County Borough. 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 five 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 5 residents at Clos Penglyn are eligible for Continuing Health Care funding, with one further application pending agreement. 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-05e3c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074965-2025
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
£4,454,708 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,454,708 £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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