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20 May 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed a procurement exercise titled "EMP for Supported Living Services Further Competitions Awarded on Lot 1 Qtr 4 2025/2026" under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contracting process, which concluded with an active award on 31st December 2025, was conducted to establish an Electronic Market Place with providers to deliver Supported Living Services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £5,945,456.40, covers the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029 and falls within the "Health and social work services" industry category (CPV 85000000). The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health and social care sector, with a focus on providing supported living services. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its non-exclusive nature. Companies like Ability Options, Active, and Alpha May have successfully secured portions of the contract, demonstrating the capacity for diverse organisations to engage and grow through such public sector partnerships. As the service demand aligns with social care needs, businesses with relevant experience and capabilities in this field can leverage this opportunity for growth and service expansion within the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EMP for Supported Living Services Further Competitions Awarded on Lot 1 Qtr 4 2025/2026

Notice Description

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability to provide Supported Living Services on a non-exclusive basis to Adults with eligible Social Care needs for the Council. Further competitions awarded on Lot 1 Qtr 4 for 2025/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f099d668-550b-480b-96bd-da9f1e09c6a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff24a8b2-6f7b-4d73-bcbc-6e228d6c71df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,945,456 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,945,456 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kirklees Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Ability Options

Active

Alpha May Care First

Amethyst

Care Angels Batley

Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds)

Choices Homecare

Compass Care Homes

Connections Care Ltd

Home Group

Solutions in Service

St Annes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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