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North Northamptonshire Council in Partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the Provision of Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for North Northamptonshire Council, in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, is focused on acquiring supported living services for working-age adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. The procurement, conducted under the Light Touch Regime, follows an open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. This framework agreement includes a main procurement category of health and social work services, and covers the region of UKF25 in the United Kingdom. The tender stage is active, with a procurement period concluding on 20 October 2025 and awards to be made by 6 January 2026. The framework is initially set for 48 months, with potential extensions of 12 months twice, leading to a maximum of 72 months.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers specialising in health and social care services designed for vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are notably suitable for this opportunity, given its alignment with community-focused service delivery. This procurement allows businesses to establish new partnerships and expand their service portfolios, capitalising on a framework agreement valued at GBP 303 million. Interested providers must complete the LOT Questionnaire, as specified in the tender documents, to engage in delivering innovative service models and quality care.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council in Partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the Provision of Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) wishes to invite Tender Responses for the Provision of Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults and who are ordinarily resident within North Northamptonshire. The Services covered by this contract are for Individuals who have a Learning Disability, Mental Health Needs and/or who are Autistic, and who have been assessed as having eligible needs under the Care Act. The Council act as the lead commissioner for these services, in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). The following Lots detail the Services to be initially procured: * Lot 1- Individuals with Learning Disability 1 (a) - Standard 1 (b) - Enhanced * Lot 2- Individuals with Mental Health Needs 2 (a) - Standard 2 (b) - Enhanced * Lot 3- Individuals who are Autistic 3 (a) - Standard 3 (b) - Enhanced The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for two additional periods of 12 months each, for a maximum duration of 72 months (4+1+1 years). The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract and this procurement is conducted via open process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Providers that are interested in providing services to the Call off from the Framework Agreement for Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults must complete and submit the appropriate LOT Questionnaire on Intend Reference NNC00000697 at the same time as they apply to the NNC in Partnership with ICB for the Provision Of Supported Living Services For Working Age Adults Framework.

Lot Information

Learning Disabilities - Standard

Lot 1a - Learning Disabilities - Standard Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability. Please refer to the Service Specification provided with the Tender for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Learning Disabilities - Enhanced

Lot 1b - Learning Disabilities - Standard Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability. Please refer to the Service Specification provided with the Tender for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Mental Health - Standard

Lot 2a - Mental Health - Standard Supported Living Services for Individuals with Mental Health Needs. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Mental Health - Enhanced

Lot 2b - Mental Health - Enhanced Supported Living Services for Individuals with Mental Health Needs. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Autism - Standard

Lot 3a - Autism - Standard Supported Living Services for Autistic Individuals. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Autism - Enhanced

Lot 3b - Autism - Enhanced Supported Living Services for Autistic Individuals. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Planning Information

This event will be held on Tuesday 15th July 2025 from 10am until 11am on Microsoft Teams. Please register your interest using the following link - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-Q6c4geaAku5i3stinjXN869B3Z3dZpGp-cTnlZHsi5UQlhCUTdEUEpXNlVSQ0JJSkZRQktHUzhESS4u&route=shorturl Registration for the event will be open until 6pm Monday 7th July 2025. The MS Teams link will be sent out the week of the 7th July 2025 If your organisation is unable to register by Monday 7th July or if you have any queries please contact CommissioningandContractsTeam@northnorthants.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063925-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£303,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£303,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
northantsicb.contracting@nhs.net, procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Wicksteed
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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