Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and Semi-independent Living for Young People

London Borough of Ealing Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 08:57

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 11:29

Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:41

Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing Council has recently completed the procurement process for a significant framework aimed at providing supported accommodation and semi-independent living services for young people, funded with an indicative value of £3.6 billion over the entire duration. This "Light Touch Framework" has been established for a period of eight years (structured as 4+2+2 years) and is flexible in nature, allowing reopening at least twice annually as per Section 45 of the Procurement Act. The framework covers regions primarily within the London local authorities, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire, with placements focussed on aligning with the local authorities' priorities. The primary procurement category is health and social work services, and the procedure undertaken was the open procedure, which was advantageous for suppliers across the local boroughs.

This tender process presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in youth accommodation services, particularly those registered with Ofsted or capable of providing semi-independent living arrangements. The framework includes two main lots, encouraging a diverse range of providers to apply, thus supporting the growth of SMEs within the social services sector. Engagement in such a framework not only broadens market reach but also reinforces connections within the network of local authorities and councils. Businesses aiming to expand within the health and social care sector, especially those providing transition services for young adults, will find this framework especially advantageous given the substantial projected value and the extended duration of service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and Semi-independent Living for Young People

Notice Description

London Borough of Ealing is working with the West London Alliance members and other local authorities in establishing a light touch Framework, for a duration of 8 years (4+2+2), to procure and commission Supported accommodation and semi independent living services for Young people. The light touch framework will be for an unlimited number of providers in two lots: Lot 1 for the provision of supported accommodation (for young people aged 16-17 year) by Ofsted registered providers and Lot 2 semi-independent accommodation (for Young people aged 18+) from providers that are not Ofsted registered and the provision of floating support. Providers can apply for both lots. This is a Flexible light touch framework as outlined by Section 45 of the Procurement Act and which shall be re-opened at least twice annually. The West London Alliance and Ealing Council reserves the right to change the frequency of the openings and also open specific lots and regions based on their sufficiency requirements. The Framework has geographical regions, to ensure sufficiency of provision in the areas the London local authorities who require placements. The majority of the placements will be made in line within the London local authorities' agenda of placing close to home, however there will be instances when young people may need to be placed at distance. Region 1- This will include service locations within the 32 London councils and also the councils of Surrey and Buckinghamshire. As majority of the councils accessing this provision are in London and neighbouring regions, majority of the placements are expected to be made in this region. Region 2 - This will include services located in the rest of the county. Local authorities will in some instances require to place young people at distance in which case they will filter for Provider with services in regions further away. The London Borough of Ealing and the West London Alliance are working with local authority partners in Barnet, Harrow, Brent, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith and Fulham reserve the right to open, amend and create additional regions in the future based on the needs of Local Authorities. The estimated value of the services to be purchased for the entire duration of the Framework is purely indicative and cannot be guaranteed. Please see tender documents for more information. Ref: Pipeline Notice: 2025/S 000-026556

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Extension of 2 years to 31/3/2032 and second possible extension of 2 years to 31/3/2034 The Framework will be subject to review during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Renewal: Extension of 2 years plus 2 further years.

Planning Information

The Commissioning Alliance’s current purchasing vehicle (DPS) which is accessed by several Local Authorities to procure supported accommodation placements is coming to an end in 2026 and we will be commencing engagement events (online) with providers of both Ofsted regulated supported accommodation provision and Providers of semi-independent living services. This engagement will help to inform the market on our initial thoughts on the new lotting structure (London, surrounding region, South, and UK based), the new commissioning arrangements, seek provider feedback on key terms and conditions and what key elements we need to consider going forward to help inform the design and development of the new Open Framework. We aim to have separate events for providers that deliver an Ofsted regulated provision and another one for those that support 18+ young people and are not regulated. If you wish to attend these pre-market engagement events please register so online links can be sent to you, using the link here: https://forms.office.com/e/YtiY0xFw9p Dates will be confirmed mid May 2025 once providers have registered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05073f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003698-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Ealing Council
Additional Buyers

London Borough of Ealing

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
61
Supplier Names

1Accord Living Ltd

3 BRIDGE SOLUTION CIC

4Cs Care Ltd

ABC Hillingdon Ltd

ABIDING LIMITED T/A ABIDING CARE

AMZ CARE LTD

AURUM STANDARD LIVING LIMITED

Advantage Shield Haven Ltd

BENARISHOMEUK LTD

Bayview Healthcare Ltd

Bortlian Homecare Ltd

Building Young Lives LTD (BYL)

CENTREPOINT SOHO

Community Hosting and Support Ltd

Connected Stars

Daffodils Care and Support Services Ltd

Delivering Outcomes Ltd

Dream Big Independent living

Dvanguard LTD

EA JIGSAW CARE LIMITED

Eden Tribe Residential Home limited

Equipped 4 Life Ltd

Explore Independence Ltd

FLOURISHGATE CARE SERVICES LTD

FRANCIS HOMECARE SERVICES LIMITED

FRESH START CARE SERVICES LIMITED

Full Circle Support UK Ltd

GO AHEAD HOMES LTD

GRACESHOPE LIMITED

Habod Care Limited

Headway Housing Ltd

Independence Way Ltd

Jenkin Support Services

KT's Care Angels Ltd

LITTLE ACORN SERVICES LIMITED

MB Supported Housing Ltd

MMRHOMECARE LTD

MOVING ON CARE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Milestone Global Resources Ltd

NET PEX LTD

Next Step Care Management Ltd

Omegax Systems Ltd

PEOPLE POTENTIAL POSSIBILITIES (P3)

Pathfinders Care services Ltd

Peepal Tree Support Services

Peniel First Ltd

Place of Progress Ltd

Privilege Supported Care Ltd

ROUTE TO TRANSITION

Rusa Care

SHPS Homes Limited

SILVER BIRCH CARE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

SKS HOMES GROUP LTD T/A MY FUTURE

Safe Dwellings LTD

Teebollz Consulting Limited

The London City Care and Support Services Ltd

Trinity Healthcare Plus

WeCare Housing and Support Limited

YMCA East Surrey

YMCASPG

Youth support solutions Ltd

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