Official UK procurement notice
PROVISION OF GENERAL SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES
Authority: Bridgend County Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionBridgend County Borough Council are looking to recommission its General Supported Living services which will include care and support funded by both Adult Social Care and the Housing Support Grant.
The Council intends to recommission the 7 Lots under this contract where support is provided to individuals living in General Supported Living services across the Bridgend County Borough. These services will be provided by high-quality Providers who can demonstrate their experience of delivering supported living services. These 7 Lots will be awarded as separate Contracts.
Providers will be required to work with the Council to implement sustainable and flexible models of support that enable Individuals to become active members of their local communities. Delivering a ‘locality’ model will continue to enable Providers to flexibly respond to the needs of the individuals they support as and where they arise, utilise resources efficiently, and support collaborative working with the broader community. The service must be available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year in line with the assessed needs of Individuals.
The procurement process will be conducted in a single stage.
Prospective providers will be able to bid for as many of the lots as they wish, however the Council will be looking to secure a mixed market where each provider will be limited to being awarded a maximum of two Lot areas. Each Lot’s requirements will be different and so suits a range of Providers.
Benchmark data indicates that the service in current schemes totals 8979 hours of support per week delivered to 89 Individuals living in 34 housing units. Please note this is for information purposes only and further Local Area Service details will be provided to the successful providers following the conclusion and award of the Lot contracts.
The contract agreement duration will be for an initial 4 years with additional, discretional contract extension periods for an addition up to a further 4 years. It will remain the council’s decision as to if and how any contract extension is implemented.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Sept 2034, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Social work and related services
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · all with a published value (£83,378,600 together) · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1General Supported Living Services LOT 1 PencoedRenewalPublished value£2,344,760
The total number of Individuals, schemes, Adult Social Care (ASC) and Housing Support (HS) hours per week in scope for this Local Area Service are provided below. The information provided is an indication of activity at the time of tender and Bidders should be aware that due to the nature of the Service the figures may change before the contract start date and may vary at point of review. Service scope details: There are 2 Total Schemes, 5 Number of People, and 0 Voids. Total Weekly Care & Support consists of 66.5 Current HS Hours, 131 Current ASC Day Care Hours, and 197.5 Total Day Care Hours. Night cover consists of 1 scheme x 7 sleep nights plus 1 scheme with Emergency cover only. Outreach Hours apply to 2 People for a total of 10 Hours.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to legal and financial capacity are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Suppliers will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against these criteria to ensure they possess the necessary financial stability and legal standing to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical and professional ability are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Bidders will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against their relevant experience, past performance, qualifications etc to ensure they possess the capability to deliver this contract.
Lot #2General Supported Living Services LOT 2 MaestegRenewalPublished value£10,893,440
The scope of this Local Area Service comprises 3 total schemes supporting 11 individuals, with 2 current voids. Due to the nature of the service, these figures reflect activity at the time of tender; they may change before the contract start date and vary at the point of review. The total weekly care and support includes 127.5 current Housing Support (HS) hours and 654.93 current Adult Social Care (ASC) day care hours, culminating in 782.43 total day care hours. Additionally, night cover is maintained across all 3 schemes by 7 waking or sleeping nights. Separate outreach hours are also in place, providing a total of 11 hours of support to 2 individuals.
- Economic & financial standing
"The conditions of participation relating to legal and financial capacity are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Suppliers will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against these criteria to ensure they possess the necessary financial stability and legal standing to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical and professional ability are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Bidders will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against their relevant experience, past performance, qualifications etc to ensure they possess the capability to deliver this contract.
Lot #3General Supported Living Services LOT 3 Tondu / AberkenfigRenewalPublished value£23,513,280
Under Lot 3 (Tondu/Bettws/Aberkenfig), the scope of this Local Area Service comprises 8 total schemes supporting 21 individuals, with 1 current void. Bidders should note that these figures indicate activity at the time of tender; due to the nature of the service, they may change prior to the contract start date and vary at the point of review. The total weekly care and support encompasses 280.5 current Housing Support (HS) hours and 1,549.16 current Adult Social Care (ASC) day care hours, resulting in 1,829.66 total day care hours. Night cover consists of 6 schemes utilizing 7 sleep-in nights (including 1 scheme with 2 staff members), plus 4 schemes utilizing 7 waking nights. Additionally, the service includes outreach provision delivering 18.5 hours of support to 2 individuals.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to legal and financial capacity are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Suppliers will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against these criteria to ensure they possess the necessary financial stability and legal standing to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical and professional ability are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Bidders will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against their relevant experience, past performance, qualifications etc to ensure they possess the capability to deliver this contract.
Lot #4General Supported Living Services LOT 4 Bridgend Town (West)RenewalPublished value£11,944,600
Under Lot 4 (Bridgend Town (West)), the scope of this Local Area Service comprises 6 total schemes supporting 13 individuals, with 0 current voids. Bidders should be aware that these figures represent an indication of activity at the time of tender; owing to the nature of the service, they may change before the contract start date and vary at the point of review. The total weekly care and support consists of 280.5 current Housing Support (HS) hours and 653 current Adult Social Care (ASC) day care hours, providing a combined 933.5 total day care hours. Night cover is provided via 6 schemes utilizing sleep-ins for 7 nights, plus 1 scheme utilizing 7 waking nights. Furthermore, the service includes outreach hours delivering 100 hours of support to 2 individuals.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to legal and financial capacity are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Suppliers will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against these criteria to ensure they possess the necessary financial stability and legal standing to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical and professional ability are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Bidders will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against their relevant experience, past performance, qualifications etc to ensure they possess the capability to deliver this contract.
Lot #5General Supported Living Services LOT 5 Bridgend Town (East)RenewalPublished value£12,659,000
Under Lot 5 (Bridgend Town (East)), the scope of this Local Area Service comprises 6 total schemes supporting 14 individuals, with 4 current voids. Bidders should note that these figures indicate activity at the time of tender; due to the nature of the service, they may change before the contract start date and vary at the point of review. The total weekly care and support includes 204 current Housing Support (HS) hours and 782.86 current assessed Adult Social Care (ASC) day care hours, resulting in 986.86 total day care hours. Night cover is delivered via 5 schemes utilizing 7 nights of shared sleep-ins, which includes 1 scheme utilizing 7 waking nights. Additionally, outreach provision is in place, providing 5 hours of support to 1 individual.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to legal and financial capacity are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Suppliers will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against these criteria to ensure they possess the necessary financial stability and legal standing to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical and professional ability are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Bidders will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against their relevant experience, past performance, qualifications etc to ensure they possess the capability to deliver this contract.
Lot #6General Supported Living Services LOT 6 Pyle & Kenfig HillRenewalPublished value£17,345,040
Under Lot 6 (Pyle & Kenfig Hill), the scope of this Local Area Service comprises 7 total schemes supporting 18 individuals, with 1 current void. Bidders should be aware that these figures represent an indication of activity at the time of tender; due to the nature of the service, they may change before the contract start date and vary at the point of review. The total weekly care and support consists of 255 current Housing Support (HS) hours and 1,133.50 current Adult Social Care (ASC) day care hours, totaling 1,388.50 day care hours. Night cover is structured across the service with 5 schemes utilizing 1 staff member for 7 nights of shared sleep-ins, plus 2 schemes utilizing 2 staff members for 7 nights (which includes 2 waking nights). Furthermore, outreach hours are included, providing 63 hours of support to 6 individuals.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to legal and financial capacity are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Suppliers will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against these criteria to ensure they possess the necessary financial stability and legal standing to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical and professional ability are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Bidders will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against their relevant experience, past performance, qualifications etc to ensure they possess the capability to deliver this contract.
Lot #7General Supported Living Services LOT 7 PorthcawlRenewalPublished value£4,678,480
Under Lot 7 (Porthcawl), the scope of this Local Area Service comprises 2 total schemes supporting 8 individuals, with 0 current voids. Bidders should note that these figures provide an indication of activity at the time of tender; due to the nature of the service, they may change prior to the contract start date and vary at the point of review. The total weekly care and support encompasses 178.5 current Housing Support (HS) hours and 224.03 current Adult Social Care (ASC) day care hours, resulting in 402.53 total day care hours. Night cover is provided across both 2 schemes utilizing 7 shared sleep-in nights. Additionally, outreach provision is included, delivering 20 hours of support to 2 individuals.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to legal and financial capacity are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Suppliers will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against these criteria to ensure they possess the necessary financial stability and legal standing to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to technical and professional ability are set out in full within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the accompanying Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Bidders will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against their relevant experience, past performance, qualifications etc to ensure they possess the capability to deliver this contract.
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- Price carries 20 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 2 points.
- Turnover usually expected: about £1,171,578 – ~£11,748,593 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
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How Bridgend County Borough Council buys Social work and related services (CPV 8530), and who usually turns up
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1 bid6% / 24%
2–353% / 44%
4–629% / 24%
7+12% / 7%
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Lot #1General Supported Living Services LOT 1 PencoedCPV 8530Published estimate£2.3m
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1 bid9%
2–39%
4–624%
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Middle 50%£2.3m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| DRIVEEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| MIRUS-WALESEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Cartrefi Cymru Cooperative LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| The WallichWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless And Lot 2 – Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Support Needs Relating to Alcohol and or substance misuse.notice published Aug 2023 | Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless | — | Similar wording and category |
| Hafod Housing Association LtdWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Care and Support service in Extra Care housing Schemenotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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LlamauSME | £19m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 7% below n=8 |
| £7.4m4 awards in 36m · last 8 months ago | 2 live · £6.0m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £5.8m5 awards in 36m · last 23 months ago | 6 live · £9.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £8.2m2 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 11% above n=2 | |
| £682m15 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 3 live · £7.7m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=8 |
Lot #2General Supported Living Services LOT 2 MaestegCPV 8530Published estimate£11m
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1 bid8%
2–37%
4–626%
7+59%
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Middle 50%£11m–£11m
Estimate£11m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| DRIVEEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| MIRUS-WALESEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Cartrefi Cymru Cooperative LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hafod Housing Association LtdWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Care and Support service in Extra Care housing Schemenotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Dewis Housing LtdWorked for this buyer | THE PROVISION OF CARE LEAVERS SUPPORTED ACCOMODATION SERVICEnotice published Sept 2023 | Rapid supported accommodation service and step-down accommodation service | — | Similar wording and category |
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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LlamauSME | £19m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 7% below n=8 |
| £7.4m4 awards in 36m · last 8 months ago | 2 live · £6.0m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £5.8m5 awards in 36m · last 23 months ago | 6 live · £9.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £8.2m2 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 11% above n=2 | |
| £21m17 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 9 live · £99m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 27% below n=3 |
Lot #3General Supported Living Services LOT 3 Tondu / AberkenfigCPV 8530Published estimate£24m
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1 bid19%
2–324%
4–646%
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Middle 50%£24m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| DRIVEEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| MIRUS-WALESEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Cartrefi Cymru Cooperative LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hafod Housing Association LtdWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Care and Support service in Extra Care housing Schemenotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| The WallichWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless And Lot 2 – Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Support Needs Relating to Alcohol and or substance misuse.notice published Aug 2023 | Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless | — | Similar wording and category |
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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LlamauSME | £19m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 7% below n=8 |
| £5.8m5 awards in 36m · last 23 months ago | 6 live · £9.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £8.2m2 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 11% above n=2 | |
| £682m15 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 3 live · £7.7m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=8 | |
Royal Mencap SocietyLarge | £127m15 awards in 36m · last 11 months ago | 8 live · £313m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #4General Supported Living Services LOT 4 Bridgend Town (West)CPV 8530Published estimate£12m
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1 bid13%
2–313%
4–641%
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Middle 50%£12m–£12m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| DRIVEEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| MIRUS-WALESEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Cartrefi Cymru Cooperative LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hafod Housing Association LtdWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Care and Support service in Extra Care housing Schemenotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| The WallichWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless And Lot 2 – Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Support Needs Relating to Alcohol and or substance misuse.notice published Aug 2023 | Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless | — | Similar wording and category |
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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LlamauSME | £19m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 7% below n=8 |
| £6.3m4 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £3.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 15% below n=4 | |
| £5.8m5 awards in 36m · last 23 months ago | 6 live · £9.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £8.2m2 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 11% above n=2 | |
| £682m15 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 3 live · £7.7m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=8 |
Lot #5General Supported Living Services LOT 5 Bridgend Town (East)CPV 8530Published estimate£13m
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Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid8%
2–39%
4–632%
7+51%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 19 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£13m–£13m
Estimate£13m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVEEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| MIRUS-WALESEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Cartrefi Cymru Cooperative LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hafod Housing Association LtdWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Care and Support service in Extra Care housing Schemenotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| The WallichWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless And Lot 2 – Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Support Needs Relating to Alcohol and or substance misuse.notice published Aug 2023 | Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
LlamauSME | £19m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 7% below n=8 |
| £6.3m4 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £3.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 15% below n=4 | |
| £5.8m5 awards in 36m · last 23 months ago | 6 live · £9.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £8.2m2 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 11% above n=2 | |
| £682m15 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 3 live · £7.7m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=8 |
Lot #6General Supported Living Services LOT 6 Pyle & Kenfig HillCPV 8530Published estimate£17m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid13%
2–313%
4–641%
7+34%
i
Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 19 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£17m–£17m
Estimate£17m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVEEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| MIRUS-WALESEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Cartrefi Cymru Cooperative LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hafod Housing Association LtdWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Care and Support service in Extra Care housing Schemenotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| The WallichWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless And Lot 2 – Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Support Needs Relating to Alcohol and or substance misuse.notice published Aug 2023 | Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
LlamauSME | £19m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 7% below n=8 |
| £5.8m5 awards in 36m · last 23 months ago | 6 live · £9.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £8.2m2 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 11% above n=2 | |
| £682m15 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 3 live · £7.7m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=8 | |
| £21m17 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 9 live · £99m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 27% below n=3 |
Lot #7General Supported Living Services LOT 7 PorthcawlCPV 8530Published estimate£4.7m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid25%
2–324%
4–641%
7+10%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 19 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£4.7m
Estimate£4.7m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVEEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| MIRUS-WALESEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Cartrefi Cymru Cooperative LimitedEarlier contract | Provision of Supported Living Servicesnotice published Mar 2021 | — | £32m | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Hafod Housing Association LtdWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Care and Support service in Extra Care housing Schemenotice published Apr 2023 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| The WallichWorked for this buyer | The Provision of Lot 1 – Temporary Accommodation for Households who are Homeless And Lot 2 – Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Support Needs Relating to Alcohol and or substance misuse.notice published Aug 2023 | Lot 2 – Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Support Needs Relating to Alcohol and or substance misuse. | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
LlamauSME | £19m9 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 7% below n=8 |
| £7.4m4 awards in 36m · last 8 months ago | 2 live · £6.0m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=2 | |
| £5.8m5 awards in 36m · last 23 months ago | 6 live · £9.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £8.2m2 awards in 36m · last 29 months ago | None on file | 11% above n=2 | |
Royal Mencap SocietyLarge | £127m15 awards in 36m · last 11 months ago | 8 live · £313m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Sept 2034
- First published
- 29 May 2026, 10:40 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Oct 2026, 16:21 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 18 Jan 2027
- Authority reference
B1026/26- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-086586- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a87bFind a Tender
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via Sell2Wales- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Tender submission deadline
- 12 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 23 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en, cy
Timeline
29 May 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 9 dates- Planning notice published150 days ago29 May 2026, 10:40 BST
- Market engagement86 days ago1 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) will shortly be recommissioning its General Supported Living Services and its officers are keen to attract a number of quality registered social care providers who are interested in working with us.
In order to further develop these plans, BCBC is looking to carry out a market engagement event with appropriately registered and experienced care providers to gain a provider’s perspective on the service model that BCBC will be looking to introduce from April 2027.
The market engagement event will be in the form of a group Microsoft Teams meetings (online) with interested providers and will be facilitated by BCBC. This will take place over 2 hours, between 15:00-17:00 on Wednesday 17th June 2026. After the session, an open feedback form will be offered to enable providers who attended, a further opportunity to submit any comments and feedback. Please note that the portal we will be publishing the tender in the autumn and supporting documentation will be via www.etenderwales.com ↗
To enable us to determine numbers and to register your intention to join the Engagement Event, please email your request to:
[email protected] by close of play on Monday 15th June 2026. Once numbers have been collated, you will then be sent a Microsoft Teams invite.
- Tender notice published45 days ago11 Sept 2026, 16:02 BST
- Next notice expected25 days ago1 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published12 days ago14 Oct 2026, 16:21 BST
- Clarification questions by3 days ago23 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
- Today26 Oct 2026
- Submission deadlinein 17 days12 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 84 days18 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 156 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 May 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published29 May 2026, 10:40 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published11 Sept 2026, 16:02 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £82,240,00011 Sept 2026, 16:02 BSTwas £61,028,460
- Status changed to active11 Sept 2026, 16:02 BST
- Procurement method changed11 Sept 2026, 16:02 BST
- Deadline published: 30 Oct 202611 Sept 2026, 16:02 BST
- Tender notice published8 Oct 2026, 17:11 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £83,378,6008 Oct 2026, 17:11 BSTwas £82,240,000
- Tender notice published14 Oct 2026, 16:21 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 12 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT14 Oct 2026, 16:21 BST+14 days · was 30 Oct 2026
Published amendments (2)
Amendment to overall value and lot values
Amendment to overall value and lot values
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-05: 1 release · 29 May 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical specifications The service must be delivered in strict accordance with the full Technical Specification, Service Standards, and requirements set out within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation pack. Bidders must demonstrate full compliance with these baseline operational requirements to…
- Bidding documents and specifications The tender pack and relevant supporting documents can be found via the following links within etenderwales: Etenderwales Reference project_64093 B1026 - General Supported Living Services itt_127077 B1026 - General Supported Living Services (Qualification & Core Requirements - Qu…
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender