Scope
Reference
B998/25
Description
Bridgend County Borough Council and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have undertaken collaborative work to ensure high-quality provision of specialist supported living services to people with a learning disability and complex challenging behaviour.
Bidders are invited to submit a tender for the provision of a complex needs (Closer to Home) supported living service at Clos Penglyn, in Pencoed, Bridgend County Borough. The service is jointly funded by Health due to the complexities of care and support needs for people with a learning disability, which may include neurodiverse conditions amongst other support needs. Commissioners are looking to select a specialist supported living provider to provide support for the five individuals living there.
The new contract is planned to start from 1st April 2026.
The Tender will be evaluated with the intention to award a contract to the Most Advantageous Tender with the criteria being 80% quality 20% price.
While BCBC is the lead commissioner, the Individuals supported at this service are in receipt of jointly funded care, including contributions from Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. Currently, 3 of the 5 residents at Clos Penglyn are eligible for Continuing Health Care funding, with one further application pending agreement.
An aim of the service is to ensure people can be supported within their own local communities, and to be helped to be as independent as possible. There is an expectation within the contract that the Provider will work with partners to use innovative approaches, including use of Assistive Technology, to manage the volume of social care hours within available budgets,
Providers will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge of Positive Behaviour Management, and of providing care and support to Individuals with complex health and social care needs as a result of their learning disability.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,454,708 excluding VAT
- £5,345,647 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
has the Option to Extend for up to 24 Months, up to 31st March 2030 subject to funding
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
9 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 December 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Evaluation | Evaluation on method statement and interview |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Commercial | Evaluation on rates |
Price | 20.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
See tender pack
Description of risks to contract performance
n/a
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Due to time restraints and critical requirement of contract award by March 2026
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
itt_120768 - B998 - Provision of a Complex Supported Living Service ('Closer to Home' Scheme) at Clos Penglyn Pencoed
Technical specifications to be met
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
itt_120768 - ITT Title B998 - Provision of a Complex Supported Living Service ('Closer to Home' Scheme) at Clos Penglyn Pencoed
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: +441656643643
Email: tenders@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