Planning

Provision of a Homelessness Prevention & Advice Service

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 09:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of services related to Homelessness Prevention and Advice. This opportunity falls under the social work and related services category, with a focus on providing homelessness prevention and financial advice. The procurement process is tailored through light-touch regulation, ensuring service delivery collaborates with the Council's Housing Solutions team. The contract is expected to begin on 1st November 2026 and extend over three years, with an option for up to a 24-month extension. Preliminary Provider Events are scheduled for 23rd and 24th April 2026 to gauge market interest and allow for provider interactions, hosted online via Microsoft Teams. The formal Invitation to Tender will launch in June 2026, offering a framework for interested parties to submit bids.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the social service sector, particularly those experienced in housing support and financial advisory services. The estimated annual contract value of around £98,000 ensures significant business potential, with the actual value subject to further market engagement insights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), are encouraged to participate, as their local presence and experience may greatly benefit the communities served by Bridgend County Borough Council. The proposed service structure seeks proactive providers ready to integrate with council teams, campaign against homelessness, and offer strategic advocacy and advice, ensuring service users gain independent, fulfilled lives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Homelessness Prevention & Advice Service

Notice Description

This pre-market engagement notice, sets out the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for a Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice services. Whilst delivered under one contract, the service will be distinctly split between the following two elements of service delivery: Homelessness Prevention Service & Financial Advice Service The Provider will work collaboratively alongside the Council's Housing Solutions team to support, advise and advocate for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness or otherwise have a housing need. The service will support its service users to tackle issues, such as: * Homelessness legislation, including duties in line with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and right to review * Notice seeking possession * Possession proceedings (including potential defences / counter claim) * Unlawful eviction * Adhering to Reasonable Steps as set out in Personal Housing Plans * Income and expenditure * Debt advice * Housing Benefit The service will be embedded within the Council's Housing Solutions team and will support and create capacity within the Council's Housing Solutions and Customer Services teams, who will be the primary referrers. This contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st November 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. The estimated value of this contract will be around PS98,000 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. 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 June 2026. We will be holding Provider Events on 23rd and 24th April (timeslots to be confirmed with interested providers). Please email leanne.brown1@bridgend.gov.uk to book your slot.

Planning Information

We will be holding Provider Events on 23rd and 24th 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. 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 June 2026. To book your time slot, please email: leanne.brown1@bridgend.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033591-2026
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
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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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