Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has issued a procurement notice for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) concerning the provision of Supported Living services for adults aged over 18. The procurement is classified under the Health and social work services industry category, and it is specifically targeted at the UKJ41 region encompassing Chatham, United Kingdom. The latest update to this tender was made on 30th September 2025. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with an original active tender phase having concluded on 2nd December 2022. This initiative is intended to find providers that can deliver specialist care and support services under a restricted procedure method, allowing for selective procurement of services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in supported living services, particularly those experienced in working with individuals with various conditions, including learning disabilities, autism, and mental health issues. Businesses equipped to offer tailored, person-centred support are in demand, with the opportunity to be included in a DPS that segments services into three lots: one for lower needs, one for higher needs, and a specialist support category. The focus on creating a resilient marketplace with quality and appropriately skilled providers offers room for growth and stability for service providers. Companies within the health and social care sectors aiming to expand their service areas could greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process, ensuring a good fit with the goal to enhance service quality and availability in the Medway area.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18

Notice Description

Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18

Lot Information

Support at accommodation meeting lower needs

To include, but not limited to: - budgeting/income maximisation - support to coordinate and attend appointments - managing and maintaining personal hygiene - maintaining their home environment - enabling social inclusion and community involvement - ensuring adequate nutrition and support towards a healthy lifestyle - medication compliance - support to access suitable gainful daytime activity - support planning with individual goals - managing and maintaining their tenancy - developing capabilities and skills to progress to more independent living - night support (sleep in or waking night) would not be included

Options: The duration of the DPS may be later amended or extended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised.

Support at accommodation meeting higher needs

To include (in addition to lower level), but not limited to: - regular supervision throughout the day - behaviour management - support with eating, feeding, personal care or other activities of daily living - medication administration - support to manage clients' lives in the short and long term - help developing clients' skills to become independent or more independent with activities of daily living - all accommodation with night support (either sleep in or waking night) would fall into this category - night support (sleep in or waking night) to be nine hours - higher support providers are required to be CQC registered, and staff training levels should be appropriate.

Options: The duration of the DPS may be later amended or extended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised.

Specialist Support

Providers with specialisms in complex challenging behaviour including violent and forensic behaviour and substance use. - not necessarily required to be CQC registered but will be required to provide details of significant relevant experience - specialist support services are likely to be tailored to meet a particular individual's need

Options: The duration of the DPS may be later amended or extended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037e81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061022-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr James Welch
Contact Email
james.welch@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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