Scope
Reference
B755/25
Description
Bridgend County Borough Council is recommissioning a Minor Adaptations Service, and the Council wishes to appoint one Provider that must evidence they have the experience, skills, knowledge and competence to assess Individuals, with varying needs, for appropriate Minor Adaptations, and source, supply and install the prescribed Minor Adaptations in the homes of those Individuals in Bridgend County Borough.
Bridgend County Borough Council are committed to securing quality provision and the successful provider will have evidenced they have the experience, skills, knowledge and competence of undertaking this work in a social care environment, and in particular to people with a range of needs, who may also be regarded as vulnerable, including older people and people with complex needs.
The successful Provider will work closely with and take referrals from the Council's Integrated Community Services and Occupational Therapy Teams and take forward these referrals into a range of Minor Adaptation solutions, in an Individual's home, so they may be better supported to live independently.
The Provider will have Staff that are certified Trusted Assessors who will assess Individuals referred to the Service for appropriate Minor Adaptations and ensure that those prescribed Minor Adaptations are installed in the homes of Individuals, in accordance with Law, Guidance and Good Practice.
The Minor Adaptations Service will provide a responsive service as the Service is crucial in enabling timely discharge from hospital, supporting post-discharge recovery, preventing falls, preventing admissions to care homes and hospitals and maintaining independence,
The Council is committed to supporting people to continue to live independently in their own homes for longer and this Service will support and facilitate this work and preventative approach to supporting individuals within Bridgend.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,878,000 excluding VAT
- £2,253,598 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will have an option for the Council to extend the contract by a period of up to 36 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
see tender pack
Technical ability conditions of participation
see tender pack
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 29 September 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Method Statement Questions and Interview |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Commercial | This will be evaluated via pricing schedule |
Cost | 20.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
See tender pack
Description of risks to contract performance
see tender pack
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Limited timings
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Reference: itt_120315 - B755 - Provision of a Minor Adaptation Service
Technical specifications to be met
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
itt_120315 - B755 - Provision of a Minor Adaptation Service
Contracting authority
Bridgend County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQG-8216-YQLW
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Helen Watkins
Telephone: +44 1656 643643
Email: helen.watkins@bridgend.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales