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19 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by Milton Keynes City Council and focuses on the provision of supported living services, classified under Health and Social Work Services. The project will be executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting Milton Keynes. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, facilitating broad competition. The tender phase concluded with a submission deadline at 12 Noon on the 8th April 2025. This process has progressed to the award stage as of the 18th February 2026, with contracts set to commence on 9th March 2026 and extend until 8th March 2030.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care industry, particularly those experienced in providing social work services with accommodation. It welcomes participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering a diverse landscape of potential suppliers. Organisations capable of delivering comprehensive supported living frameworks will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. Successful suppliers, such as Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd and Care Support MK Ltd, have already demonstrated their capability to thrive under such frameworks, highlighting the potential for reputable service providers to expand their footprint within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Milton Keynes City Council Supported Living Services Framework 2025-2029 - AWARD

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a new Supported Living Framework. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon on the 8th April 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58e6a02d-8c77-4897-9c43-454ee63e151d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729fa68b-dc8e-458d-ad17-3c160f568a36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd

Arthur Morrison Ltd

Call4Care Services Limited

Care MK

Care Support MK Ltd

Caredom Healthcare

Clearwater Care (Group) Limited

Dimensions

FirstCare (GB) Ltd

GND Support Limited

ITRUST CARE SERVICES LTD

Lifeways Community Care

Line Of Sight Care Limited

MacIntyre

Marcus & Marcus Limited

More-Energy Care Services Ltd

Pearl Residence LTD

Precious Homes Ltd

Priority Plus Care Ltd

Protea Care Homes (Kent) Ltd

Resource Gate Ltd

Sarmey Healthcare Ltd

SSA Quality Care Limited

Voyage Care

Further Information

Notice Documents

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