--- title: "Provision of A Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Provision of A Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice Service Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3.json) ## Summary Bridgend County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of a Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice Service, with a procurement method of open competition. This public contract, under UK devolved regulations, is targeting the social work and related services industry in the Bridgend region, UK (postcode CF31 4WB). The tender was initiated on 18 June 2026, with submissions due by 20 July 2026 and the contract set to commence on 1 November 2026 for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend. Key contacts include Helen Watkins at Bridgend Council for any inquiries. This tender is part of the Council's broader agenda to promote housing security and financial well-being, in alignment with Welsh legislation. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in social services, housing aid, and financial advice, particularly those adept in navigating the UK's legal framework for homelessness and financial regulation. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as those classed as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are especially encouraged to participate, given the Council's preference for engaging local businesses and SMEs. The service will not only provide a steady contract value of approximately £600,000 but will also allow the provider to collaborate closely with the Council's established housing teams, thereby facilitating business expansion and deeper integration into regional public service networks. ## Notice This advert 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Subject to funding, and approval of both parties, the contract has an Option to Extend for a Further Period of Up to 24 Months ### 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057497-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 10:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057497-2026 - 14 Apr 2026 at 09:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033591-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057497-2026 18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033591-2026 14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml Bidders must register with eTenderWales to access the tender pack. This opportunity is published under the reference below, and all bids must be submitted through the eTenderWales portal via this link: itt_125291 - B474 - Provision of A Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice Service ## Notice URLs - https://www.bridgend.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0681a3.json.