Provision of A Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice Service

Bridgend County Borough Council

Published: Jun 18, 2026

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and finance and banking sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 20, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This advert sets out the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for a Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice services. Whilst delivered under one contract, the service will be distinctly split between the following two elements of service delivery: Homelessness Prevention Service & Financial Advice Service
The Provider will work collaboratively alongside the Council’s Housing Solutions team to support, advise and advocate for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness or otherwise have a housing need. The service will support its service users to tackle issues, such as:
• Homelessness legislation, including duties in line with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and right to review
• Notice seeking possession
• Possession proceedings (including potential defences / counter claim)
• Unlawful eviction
• Adhering to Reasonable Steps as set out in Personal Housing Plans
• Income and expenditure
• Debt advice
• Housing Benefit
The service will be embedded within the Council’s Housing Solutions team and will support and create capacity within the Council’s Housing Solutions and Customer Services teams, who will be the primary referrers.

This contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st November 2026 with the option to extend for up to 24 months.
The service will assist with the vision of the Housing Support Grant that promotes “A Wales where nobody is homeless and everyone has a safe home where they can flourish and live a fulfilled, active and independent life”.
Services will also support the prevention and wellbeing agenda of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 057497-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bridgend County Borough Council

Bridgend County Borough Council has issued 88 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 60 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and Sell2Wales. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057497-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 20, 2026. You have 24 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bridgend County Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £500,000 - £500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.