Planning

Provision of Housing Related Support Services For People with Mental Health Issues

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process to commission a variety of housing-related support services for individuals with mental health issues. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, targets the delivery of services in the region of Ebbw Vale, UK, and covers various types of support, including a Floating Support Service, Mental Health Accommodation Officer roles, and both 24-hour and non-24-hour supported accommodation. The total estimated value of the contract is £4.2 million, which will be procured through an open procedure under the light-touch regime. The contract period is planned to commence on the 1st of April 2027 and is expected to run up until the 31st of March 2030, with potential extensions up to 2032. Interested parties should note the publication of future notices by the 1st of October 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing community, social, and personal services. The contract encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a valuable opportunity for growth and partnership development within the public sector. Companies with a robust track record in supporting mental health initiatives will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, opening avenues for further involvement in governmental procurements and service delivery at the local level.

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Notice Title

Provision of Housing Related Support Services For People with Mental Health Issues

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to commission a range of housing related support services for people with mental health issues including: * A Floating Support Service * Mental Health Accommodation Officer * Supported accommodation non 24 hour support * Supported accommodation 24 hour support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044472-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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