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title: "Framework for: The Provision of a Regulated Care at Home Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066fb9"
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# Framework for: The Provision of a Regulated Care at Home Service

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fb9

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## Summary

Bridgend County Borough Council has awarded a framework for the provision of regulated care at home services, aimed at supporting individuals with care needs to live independently within their homes and communities. The procurement process, handled through an open procedure under Welsh devolved regulations, culminated in an award dated 19th March 2026, covering the initial contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to a maximum of six years. The framework agreement involves 16 suppliers delivering services in Bridgend and surrounding regions within South Wales, classified under social work services. This procurement stage is complete, with the contract valued at £66,000,000 net.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for SMEs within the care sector to expand their presence in South Wales, particularly in providing domiciliary care services. Companies specialising in personal support, meal preparation, and daily living activities are well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on quality service delivery under the light-touch regime. The involvement of various SMEs underscores the council's commitment to fostering local business growth, while ensuring high-quality care delivery via a competitive framework. The transparent procurement and framework agreement promise ongoing business opportunities, creating an ecosystem where care providers can thrive by meeting the evolving needs of the community.

## Notice

Bridgend County Borough Council wishes to award the Framework Agreement for the provision of Regulated Care at Home Services. The Authority is dedicated to helping individuals who have been assessed as having care and support needs to live as independently as possible, for as long as they can within their own homes and communities. Domiciliary Care, also known as Care at Home supports individuals with eligible needs to receive assistance in their own home environment. This assistance may include support from domiciliary care workers with tasks such as personal care, support with meals and other activities of daily living that help, encourage and promote individuals maintain both independence and quality and enjoyment of life. This framework will be for the period 1st April 2026 to the 31st March 2028 initially (with the option to extend by a further 24 months and an additional 24 months thereafter), to 16 regulated care at home providers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will have an option for the Council to extend the contract by a period of up to 48 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026011-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2031-09-10 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000,000 |
| Lots value | £66,000,000 |
| Awards value | £66,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | APRIL COMPLETE CARE; CARE CREW; CARTREFI; EVERYCARE; GLAMORGAN CARE; GOFAL CYMUNEDOL; HARLEQUIN HOMECARE; ND CARE; RESOLUTION CARE; RIGHT AT HOME; SEREN SUPPORT SERVICES; SERENDIPITY CARE AND SUPPORT; SERENITY SUPPORT SERVICES; STAR CARE SOLUTIONS; STEDDY; TRINITY CARE AND SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 22:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026011-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 19:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025509-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026011-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025509-2026
  19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
  https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml ITT

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtmlITT
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtmlthistenderhasnowclosedthisnoticeisfortransparencypurposes
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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