Provision of a Complex Supported Living Service (‘Closer to Home’ Scheme) at Condors Rest
The contract covers a complex supported living service at Condors Rest in Tondu, Bridgend County Borough, for four people with learning disabilities, neurodiverse conditions and/or complex challenging behaviour. Bridgend County Borough Council is the lead commissioner, working jointly with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in the public health and social care sector because some residents receive jointly funded care. The provider will deliver specialist care and support aimed at enabling residents to remain in their local community and increase their independence, while working with partners to manage care hours within available budgets through innovative approaches including assistive technology. The service requires demonstrated expertise in positive behaviour management and experience supporting individuals with complex health and social care needs. The planned contract start date is 1 April 2027, with an optional extension of up to 48 months, potentially running until 31 March 2034, subject to funding and approval; no estimated value or wider delivery region is stated. The most critical qualification is demonstrable experience and knowledge of positive behaviour management and complex-needs care provision.
Buyer: Bridgend County Borough Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £4.9m
- Bids close: 24 Nov 2026
- Location: Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Health and social work services (85000000)
From the official notice
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, neurodiversity, or complex challenging behaviour. Bidders are invited to submit a tender for the provision of a complex needs (Closer to Home) specialist supported living service at Condor’s Rest, in Tondu, 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 four individuals living there. The new contract is planned to start from 1st April 2027. While BCBC is the lead commissioner, some of the Individuals supported at this service are in receipt of jointly funded care, including contributions from Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. Currently, 2 of the 4 residents at Condors Rest are eligible for Health funding. 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 care hours within available budgets, Providers will need to ...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 24 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £4.9m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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