Planning

Provision of Provision of Older Persons Housing Related Support

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 14:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 Mar 2026 at 09:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision of Older Persons Housing Related Support", aimed at delivering housing-related support services to older adults. The contract targets vulnerable individuals aged 55 and above, with flexibility for those aged 50+ as needed, and consists of floating support in the community and support to extra care schemes in Bridgend, UK. This service falls under the industry category of "Social work and related services". Providers interested in exploring opportunities within this tender are welcomed to attend online provider events scheduled for 28th April and 1st May 2026, which are meant to gauge market interest and gather feedback before the formal invitation to tender is published at the end of July 2026. The service will commence from 1st January 2027, with a contract period extending up to 31st December 2029, and an option to extend for 24 additional months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging them to play an active role in supporting the elderly population. By partnering with Bridgend County Borough Council, businesses can contribute to a vision where vulnerable individuals maintain their independence and avoid reliance on costly services. The total estimated contract value is GBP 411,000 annually, providing a substantial business growth avenue for service providers who can offer dynamic and innovative solutions suited to address the needs of an increasing number of older individuals living independently. Engaging in this procurement process can boost the visibility and operational scope of businesses involved, aligning with the Council’s legal obligations under Welsh legislation related to housing and social services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Provision of Older Persons Housing Related Support

Notice Description

Advert - Older Persons Housing Related Support Services This advert describes the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for an Older Person's housing related support service. The contract will consist of the following two elements of service delivery to deliver one seamless service: Older Person's Floating Support in the community & Support to Extra Care Schemes According to the most recent Census (2021) the population of Wales is estimated to be 3,107,500. When reviewed most recently in mid-2024, this had increased to 3,187,000. This is mainly as a result of positive net international migration, according to Welsh Government research. People aged 65 years or older were estimated to account for just over a fifth of the total population in Wales in mid-2024 (21.7%, or 693,000 people). The number has increased by 13.2% in the last 10 years, since mid-2014. The number of people aged 75 years or older has increased by just under a quarter during the same period (up 23.7%), from around 275,000 people in mid-2014 to around 340,000 people in mid-2024. There have also been some stark societal shifts over recent years. For example, the estimated number of people living alone and in need of support has been increasing steadily over the last decade. Today, people aged 65 and over make up 47% of single person households and may need additional support with housing related matters. This tender exercise seeks to appoint a support provider who will deliver a service offering housing related support to the growing population of vulnerable older people aged 55+. The service provider will be flexible in accepting referrals for those 50+ should demand for the service arise, and capacity allow. The service will develop innovative responses to meet the increased demand and to support people in a different way. The service will help Service Users maintain their independence in the community, including in the county borough's Sheltered Accommodation schemes as well as in the three Extra Care schemes. Housing related support enables vulnerable people to sustain their tenancy or home and reduces the need for more intensive and costly support at a later stage. It aims to help people maintain their independence and encourages people to settle back into the community. Support will be solution focussed, aimed at resolving issues and preventing crisis. This contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st January 2027 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". Furthermore, it will support the Council in fulfilling its duties under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. The estimated value of this contract will be around PS411,000 per annum. 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 28th April and 1st May 2026 (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. 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 July 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-066e0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029829-2026
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
£2,055,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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