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Provision of A Young Persons Service

Bridgend County Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 08:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 15:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 Mar 2026 at 09:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

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 procuring housing-related support services for young people in Bridgend and the surrounding county borough, classified as health and social work services. The requirement is divided into three lots. Lot 1 covers supported accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds, with on-site support. Lot 2 covers supported accommodation and step-down accommodation for 18- to 21-year-olds, plus floating support for people aged 16 to 24. Lot 3 covers mediation and advocacy for young people aged 16 to 25, including early intervention to prevent homelessness, family relationship support, independent advice, representation and help navigating housing and homelessness services. Providers are expected to work together to deliver consistent support for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The process has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission allowed in English or Welsh through the eTenderWales portal. Enquiries had to be submitted by 1 September 2026 at 00:00, and bids by 9 September 2026 at 00:00. The expected award decision date is 15 October 2026 at 23:59. Each lot runs from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2030, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, subject to funding and approval. The published overall value is £4,840,000 excluding VAT (£5,808,000 including VAT). Lot values are £1,880,000, £2,560,000 and £400,000 excluding VAT respectively. Evaluation is 80% quality and 20% price.

This opportunity suits housing support providers, homelessness organisations, social care providers, charities and voluntary or community organisations, with all three lots identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Lot 1 requires capacity for at least 13 accommodation units with support available on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Lot 2 requires at least 23 units, including one emergency bed, with staffing designed around the accommodation and support model. Providers must deliver person-centred, trauma-informed support in a Psychologically Informed Environment, understand Adverse Childhood Experiences, work effectively with multiple agencies and help young people develop independent living skills. Lot 3 requires expertise in mediation, advocacy, housing rights, confidentiality, family work, representation and early homelessness prevention. All bids must evidence compliance with the qualification, technical, method statement, interview and pricing requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of A Young Persons Service

Notice Description

This advert 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 three separate contracts (Lots) as detailed below: Lot 1 describes the requirements for provision of:- Supported Accommodation for 16 and 17 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 24 year olds Lot 3 describes the requirements for provision of:- Mediation Service for 16 to 25 year olds Advocacy Service for 16 to 25 year olds For clarity all providers will be able to bid for all three Lots being advertised at once, and will have the opportunity to win all three Lots. However, Providers of all sizes are encouraged to bid for just one, or two Lots, if they so choose. In conjunction with the Council, all successful providers will be expected to work in partnership, with the aim of delivering high quality, consistent and seamless provision. 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. Supported accommodation and other housing related support provision will provide help to vulnerable young people to develop or maintain the skills and confidence necessary to live as independently as possible. Services will have housing, preventing / relieving homelessness and assisting people living in inappropriate institutional settings, at its core. Provision will help vulnerable people address problems, sometimes multiple problems, such as debt, employment, tenancy management, substance misuse, and mental health issues. Provision will support the vision of the Welsh Government Housing Support Grant, "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 support the prevention and wellbeing agenda of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and the pending Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Act 2026, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. These Services will also assist the Council in meeting the aims and objectives set out in the Council's Homelessness Strategy 2022-2026, as well as the imminent 2026 - 2030 strategy and subsequent Action Plan. The current strategy highlights that homelessness is consistently increasing in the borough, including relating to young persons. There is also an acknowledgment that increased accommodation units and models of support are necessary. The current homelessness strategy highlights the importance of offering a range of Services and accommodation options to meet the needs of all applicants, particularly those with complex support needs who have exhausted all options within traditional accommodation or not do not engage with traditional support methods.

Lot Information

Supported Accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds

Building on part of the existing service, provision will provide accommodation, with support available on site 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Service will have the ultimate aim of relieving the homelessness of young people and intensively supporting vulnerable Service Users to develop the skills needed to move on and eventually live independently. A minimum of 13 units of accommodation is required. Support must be person centred and aimed at supporting young people, working to individuals' strengths and supporting them to achieve their aspirations. The Service will be provided in a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE). Staff must have a comprehensive understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and adopt a trauma informed approach, recognising and responding to the impact of trauma. Support will be holistic and respond to Service User needs, which in many circumstances will require effective multi-agency working. The Provider must ensure they deliver all Services with the five key components of a PIE at its core (the psychological framework; relationships; Staff support and training; evidence generating practice; and physical environment). Support Staff will work with Service Users to develop skills, with the aim of improving the ability of Service Users to live independently and sustain independent accommodation. The Provider will ensure there are strong links with local employment and education Services to avoid Service Users being NEET (not in education, employment or training). See tender pack for a more detailed specification and terms

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months subject to approval and funding

Lot 2 - Supported Accommodation for 18 - 21 Year Olds, Step Down Accommodation and Floating Support to Young Persons

Building on the existing service provision this Lot will provide supported accommodation for those aged 18 - 21, with varying support needs. A minimum of 23 units of accommodation are required, which will include provision for 1 emergency bed. Bidders will be expected to submit their Staffing structures within the financial envelope, with consideration of the buildings utilised, but there is not a requirement that all 23 units have Staff on site 24/7, 365 days per year. The Service will have the ultimate aim of relieving the homelessness of young people and intensively supporting vulnerable Service Users to develop the skills needed to move on and eventually live independently. Support must be person centred and aimed at supporting young people, working to individuals strengths and supporting them to achieve their aspirations. The Service will be provided in a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE). Staff must have a comprehensive understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and adopt a trauma informed approach, recognising and responding to the impact of trauma. Support will be holistic and respond to Service User needs, which in many circumstances will require effective multi-agency working. The Provider must ensure they deliver all Services with the five key components of a PIE at its core (the psychological framework; relationships; Staff support and training; evidence generating practice; and physical environment). Support Staff will work with Service Users to develop skills, with the aim of improving the ability of Service Users to live independently and sustain independent accommodation. The Provider will ensure there are strong links with local employment and education services to avoid Service Users being NEET (not in education, employment or training). See tender pack and service specification for a full breakdown of requirements

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months, subject to funding and approval

Lot 3 - Mediation and Advocacy for Young Persons

The aim of this Service is to support vulnerable young people who are experiencing relationship issues with their parents, other relatives or carers with the view to, where safe, prevent homelessness or in the case of individuals who are already homeless facilitate the Service User home. Instead of having separate Mediation and Advocacy roles, it is envisaged that the service going forward will be more cohesive and support should be tailored to the young person requiring assistance. A key part of the Service is to engage with young people at an early stage and so the Service will look to engage with young people and their families, ideally before a situation reaches crisis point so that homelessness can be prevented. In addition to early intervention, this Service will be required to work collaboratively across all younger people's services, including the accommodation-based projects detailed in Lots 1 and 2 of this Services Specification to continue to try and rebuild relationships within the family home with the ultimate aim to return home where safe to do so. It is imperative that there is seamless provision across all services detailed in all 3 Lots. The advocacy element of the role will provide an independent and confidential service, which includes information, advice, representation and support. Young people will be enabled to express their wishes and feelings in relation to any choices that are presented to them. Part of the advocacy element will, where the young person requests it, include having separate discussions with young people and parents. Advocates will have a strong understanding of a young person's rights concerning housing and homelessness and be able to navigate local processes for accessing provision.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months subject to funding and approval

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: ryan.jones@bridgend.gov.uk and cc: 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/067014-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
£4,840,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,840,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-07-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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