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Milton Keynes City Council Supported Living Services Framework 2025-2029

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2025 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is establishing a Supported Living Services Framework for the period 2025-2029, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This framework falls under the health and social work services industry category and is aimed at providers experienced in delivering supported living services within Milton Keynes. The procurement is split into four lots: Supported Living for People with Learning Disability, Mental Health Needs, Autism, and Other Support Needs. Suppliers can apply for up to three lots, with specific combinations allowed, and should submit tenders by the newly extended deadline of 8th April 2025. The framework is administered via the Open FTS procurement method under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported living services, providing a platform to expand their operations and gain contracts within the Milton Keynes area. It is particularly well-suited to providers with expertise in managing complex needs associated with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, autism, and physical disabilities. Successful bidders can secure a position on the framework for four years, potentially benefiting from sustained business growth and stability. This opportunity caters to businesses aiming to diversify their services and solidify their presence in the supported living sector.

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Notice Title

Milton Keynes City Council Supported Living Services Framework 2025-2029

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is establishing a Supported Living Services Framework and will be admitting suppliers with experience in providing Supported Living Services to ensure delivery of Supported Living services within Milton Keynes.This procurement is being run via Open FTS under the Light Touch Regime to establish a framework which will be split into 4 lots. * Lot 1: Supported Living for People with Learning Disability* Lot 2: Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs* Lot 3: Supported Living for People with Autism* Lot 4: Supported Living for People with Other Support NeedsProviders can apply for a maximum of three (3) lots in total. This can be made up from one of either lot 1 or lot 2 and both of lots 3 and 4. An example of this would be, providers are able to bid for lots 1, 3 and 4 or lots 2, 3 and 4 but cannot bid for lots 1, 2 and 3. or 1, 2 and 4. Please see the lot combination table within section 1.4 of the ITT.

Lot Information

Supported Living for People with Learning Disability

This lot is for the provision of Supported Living services for adults with with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities, and adults with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs and/or chaotic lifestyles.Supported Living services for adults with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities - who have additional needs arising from multiple disabilities which may include complex health needs, autism, long term health conditions, behaviours that challenge, physical disabilities or mental health needs. Supported Living services for adults with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs and/or chaotic lifestyles - who have significant additional needs arising from either an enduring mental health condition, personality disorder, autistic spectrum disorder substance misuse and/or chaotic lifestyle. Some individuals may have forensic history and engage in behaviour which puts themselves and/or others at risk.Lot 1 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs

This lot is for Supported Living services for adults with significant and enduring Mental Health needs including diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorder and enduring anxiety and depressive disorders who require support to maintain their independence. Individuals may have forensic histories, substance misuse and/ or chaotic lifestyles.Lot 2 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Supported Living for People with Autism

This Lot is for Supported Living services for adults with autistic spectrum conditions - who have needs arising from either a diagnosed Autistic Spectrum condition, autistic tendencies or who present with behaviours that challenge which require a skilled response. It may also include people with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.Lot 3 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Supported Living for People with Other Support Needs

This lot will host any other support needs including but not limited to:Supported Living services for Adults with Physical Disabilities with complex needs. Services offered in this area will be for adults between the ages of 18 and 64 with a long-term physical impairment or illness including:* People born with a physical disability, for example people with spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy or sensory impairment.* People who suddenly acquire a trauma-based disability, for example spinal injury or acquired brain injury.* People who acquire a disability from a long-term condition, for example multiple sclerosis or COPD* People who have a moderate or severe sensory impairment * And additional complex needs arising from multiple conditions including mental health issues or challenging behaviour.Supported Living services for individuals with an acquired brain injury which is defined by WHO as "Damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease. These impairments may be temporary or permanent and cause partial or functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment"Lot 4 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006809-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MILTONKEY NES
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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