Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Conditions and/or Mental Health Conditions (aged 16+)

Staffordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2026 at 11:56

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 14:59

TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 12:19

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 12:58

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 14:07

TenderUpdate

01 Apr 2025 at 10:54

Award

15 Nov 2024 at 10:04

Award

31 Oct 2024 at 09:50

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 15:50

Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is inviting suppliers to participate in a dynamic purchasing system under the Light Touch Regime (LTR DPS) for the provision of supported living services aimed at individuals aged 16 and over who have learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, and/or mental health conditions. This opportunity is classified under the health and social work services category, identified by CPV code 85000000. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, performed electronically via the Proactis e-tendering system. The tender most recently amended extends the opportunity until 23rd February 2029, offering a significant timeline for suppliers to engage. The process is currently in the tender update stage with the tendering period for some contracts set to be ongoing, highlighting Staffordshire County as a consistent buyer for this service area.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for providers within the supported living services sector to expand their client base and strengthen their market presence. Suppliers with capabilities to provide tailored solutions accommodating sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and acquired brain injuries may find this procurement particularly lucrative. Additionally, SMEs and larger scale suppliers alike can find valuable opportunities due to the varied nature of service users and the potential for long-term contractual engagement through the dynamic purchasing system framework. Engagement in this contract can offer sustained business growth for companies specialised in health and social work services, aligning with the council’s strategies for comprehensive community support.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Conditions and/or Mental Health Conditions (aged 16+)

Notice Description

The Council invites suppliers to join a light touch regime dynamic purchasing system (LTR DPS) for supported living services for individuals with a learning disability, autistic spectrum conditions and/or mental health conditions (aged 16+).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Staffordshire County Council (the Council) has put in place a Light Touch Regime Dynamic Purchasing System (LTR DPS) arrangement for the provision of Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Conditions and/or Mental Health Conditions (aged 16+). Suppliers will also be expected to consider reasonable adjustments to also enable the needs of clients with Sensory Impairments, Physical Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injury. The Council has received applications to join the DPS from Suppliers and has awarded successful Suppliers onto the DPS. Invitations to Tender for Call For Competition Contracts under the DPS commenced on 1st October 2019. This Contract Award Notice relates to Call For Competition Contracts which have been awarded under the DPS Agreement with effect from 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2025 (inclusive).

Options: The initial period is 1.9.2019 to 30.9.2021 with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1.10.2021 to 30.9.2022 and 1.10.2022 to 30.9.2023. The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the LTR DPS in line with public contract regulations. The original OJEU Notice Reference published in 2019 was 2019/S 145-357356. A Corrigendum was issued in November 2023 OJEU Notice Reference 2023/S 227-715092 which stated: The initial period is 1.9.2019 to 30.9.2021 with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1.10.2021 to 30.9.2022 and 1.10.2022 to 30.9.2023 and 01.10.23 - 30.06.2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047331
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061635-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
£93,860,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£93,860,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£256,617 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Access Hope Ltd

Affinity Trust

AppleTree (Cheadle) Ltd

COMMUNITY HOMES Of INTENSIVE CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED

CareTech Community Services Ltd

ECHO Supported Living Services LTD

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