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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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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 09:31

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for the provision of a Complex Supported Living Service under the 'Closer to Home' scheme located at Clos Penglyn, Pencoed. This procurement falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category and is guided by Welsh devolved regulations. The council utilised an open procurement procedure with light touch contract regulations, and the service was awarded to DRIVE on 3rd March 2026, following an evaluation where 80% weight was given to quality criteria and 20% to price. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for up to 24 months, potentially ending on 31st March 2030. The initiative, which is jointly funded by health authorities, aims to support individuals with learning disabilities, including those with neurodiverse conditions, within their local communities to promote independence.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those with expertise in providing care for complex health and social care needs. SME providers with a background in Positive Behaviour Management and use of innovative techniques such as Assistive Technology are likely to be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus is on delivering high-quality care with the potential for growth in collaboration across health and social care sectors. Engagement with this tender can enhance the market presence of businesses committed to enhancing community-based support systems and adapting to evolving service needs.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Bridgend CBC wishes to award 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. 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. 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/018753-2026
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
£4,454,708 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,454,708 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,454,708 £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

DRIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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