Planning

Learning disability, mental health and autism specialist supported accommodation framework

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

20 May 2025 at 10:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Apr 2025 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 11:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is planning a procurement process for a learning disability, mental health, and autism specialist supported accommodation framework. This contract falls under the services category and is regulated by the "light touch" regime under UK legislation 2023/54. It aims to provide specialist supported housing services, classified under the CPV code 85310000 for social work services. The planned procurement process values gross at £360 million, with a framework agreement scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 through to 31st March 2030, with the possibility of renewal up to March 2032. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with milestone engagement activities scheduled until 14th May 2025, and future communications scheduled for 1st May 2026. The project is located in the UKH12 region, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in supported accommodation and care for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and autism. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an inclusive opportunity for providers aiming to expand their service portfolios. The framework agreement structure offers long-term collaboration with a substantial budget, fostering potential for growth and development in the sector. Interested providers are advised to engage early, providing feedback that will shape the framework's formation, potentially enhancing their chances of successful participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning disability, mental health and autism specialist supported accommodation framework

Notice Description

This is a procurement for a learning disability, mental health and autism specialist supported accommodation framework.

Planning Information

Interested providers should complete the following MS Form by midnight at the end of 14 May 2025. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyX2z2Efw8TtKgrufD_h5pWdUREcwUVNYUFFKUkk0NjNIRUpEQlRaSFJTWS4u&route=shorturl

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023128-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Fuller
Contact Email
clare.ellis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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