Tender

The Provision of a Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Monitoring Service

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council is conducting an active tender process for the Provision of a Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Monitoring Service. This procurement opportunity falls under the social work and related services category and aims to appoint a single provider capable of delivering a 24/7 monitoring service in Bridgend, UK. The procurement method is open, and it is conducted under the light touch regime due to the critical requirement of contract award by July 2026. Interested parties should note the procurement timeline, with the tender period closing on 26 February 2026, and the scope of services focusing on supporting vulnerable individuals within the community to live independently. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 798,000, with a potential for contract renewal extending up to June 2032.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses proficient in delivering high-quality social care services, especially those experienced in technology-enabled care. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement terms encourage submissions from businesses equipped to handle complex social care needs and those with a strong understanding of working within a council framework. The contract's size and potential duration provide a stable backdrop for sustainable business growth within the public service provision sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Monitoring Service

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council is recommissioning a Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Monitoring Service, and the Council wishes to appoint one Provider that has the facilities, proven ability and experience of delivering a high quality TEC Monitoring Service, which will operate on a twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week basis, to receive calls/alerts raised by TEC Equipment, or activated by Individuals, and to provide an appropriate response. Bridgend County Borough Council is committed to further developing Technology Enabled Care as part of its continued approach to supporting people to live independently, in their own homes for longer, and this Service will support and facilitate this work and preventative approach to supporting individuals within Bridgend County Borough. The successful provider will also have strongly demonstrated they have the skills, experience and understanding of undertaking this work in a social care environment, and in particular to people with a range of needs, who may also be regarded as vulnerable, including older people and people with complex needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: With the Option for the Council to extend for a further period of up to 36 months up to 30th June 2032 subject to funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06114c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007753-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£798,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£798,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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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