Planning

Provision of Housing Related Services for Young People

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 15:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of housing-related services for young people. This opportunity, placed under the services category within the UK region UKL17, targets public authority - sub-central government sectors, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with key market engagement events scheduled on 15th and 20th April 2026, aiming to confirm market interest ahead of the formal Invitation to Tender release at the end of June 2026. The procurement encompasses two Lots with a contract commencement date of 1st December 2026 for a period of three years, extendable up to 24 months. Interested providers should note the segmented structure and the opportunity for direct engagement via booked timeslots with council officers.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With Lots addressing different age groups and varied housing service needs, businesses capable of delivering supported accommodation, advocacy services, mediation, as well as step-down and floating support services, stand in good stead to compete effectively. The estimated annual value of each Lot—£430,000 for Lot 1 and £580,000 for Lot 2—suggests significant financial viability. Participation in the scheduled provider events will provide businesses with valuable insights and the chance to pose queries directly to procurement representatives, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in the bidding process. The contract aims to support the Welsh Housing Support Grant's vision, ensuring a holistic approach to homelessness prevention and the promotion of independent living among young service users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Housing Related Services for Young People

Notice Description

This notice sets out the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for a range of housing related services for young people. These services will be delivered in line with two separate contracts (Lots) as detailed below: Lot 1 describes the requirements for provision of:- Supported Accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds Mediation Service for 16 to 25 year olds Advocacy Service for 16 to 25 year olds Lot 2 describes the requirements for provision of:- Supported Accommodation for 18 to 21 year olds Step Down Accommodation for 18 to 21 year olds Floating Support for 16 to 21 year olds These services will build upon existing provision responding to the needs of and supporting service users, who are homeless / threatened with homelessness and have housing related support needs. This contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st December 2026 with the option to extend for up to 24 months. The service will assist with the vision of the Housing Support Grant that promotes "A Wales where nobody is homeless and everyone has a safe home where they can flourish and live a fulfilled, active and independent life". Services will also support the prevention and wellbeing agenda of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. In order to secure two providers to deliver provision, providers will be able to bid for two Lots, but will only be successful with a maximum of one bid (Lot). The estimated value of this contract will be estimated per annum at: Lot 1 - PS430,000 Lot 2 - PS580,000 However, the estimated value is subject to market feedback and review, so this could change at the point of the formal Invitation to Tender.

Planning Information

We will be holding Provider Events on 15th and 20th April (timeslots to be confirmed with interested providers). The purpose of holding a Provider Event is to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the tendering process. It will also be an opportunity for the providers to ask any questions about the contract. The event format will be 1-1 bookable timeslots with the provider and Bridgend Council officers present. It will take place online via Microsoft Teams. This contract is split into Lots as above. Providers are welcome to discuss just one, or both Lots during their time slot. All providers are welcome to attend and enquire. However, we always encourage local small and medium-sized enterprises to participate. These events are not a formal call for competition, and non-participating providers will still be eligible to bid for the contract. The formal Invitation to Tender will be published at the end of June 2026. To book your time slot, please email jessica.ware@bridgend.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066df8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024803-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£5,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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