Generic Floating Support Services for the Vale of Glamorgan Council
- Buyer
- Vale of Glamorgan Council
- Value
- £5,250,000
- Closes
- 28 October 2026
- Where
- BARRY, Wales
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for a supplier to deliver housing support services to prevent homelessness for 180 people across multiple vulnerable groups, including older people over 55, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic illness, plus support for a new extra care scheme in Penarth. The service is flexible, home-based support aimed at helping people at risk of homelessness access advice, information and resources to make better decisions.
What the buyer wants
• Provide flexible, housing-related support services to 180 service users in the Vale of Glamorgan • Work with vulnerable client groups including older people over 55, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic illness • Deliver support to prevent homelessness and help people access information, advice and resources to make informed choices • Provide floating support to residents of the new Penarth Extra Care Scheme
Likely requirements
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This is a large, complex social care contract worth £5.25 million with TUPE obligations requiring staff transfer: most small building trades or independent contractors will be disqualified because you will need established social care delivery infrastructure, staff employed under TUPE, statutory qualifications, and significant management capability. This is not a construction, maintenance, or tradesperson contract.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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