Planning

Oak Tree Rise Supported Living procurement

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 07:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 14:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 10:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council is opening its Supported Living Framework to secure a provider for the Transforming Care Scheme, a project supporting autistic individuals with complex needs. This procurement, titled "Oak Tree Rise Supported Living," falls under the health and social work services category. The project comprises eight self-contained bungalows within the UKF24 region, specifically designed for individuals with learning disabilities. Currently, in the planning stage, this process includes a tight timetable with the new provider expected to commence services by 1st April 2026. Key engagement dates include a virtual Market Engagement Event via MS Teams scheduled for 15th and 22nd October 2025 from 2:00-3:00pm, with the procurement opportunity aiming to launch shortly after these events.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with a proven track record of supporting individuals with autism and other complex needs. Providers capable of demonstrating successful hospital discharge facilitation and prevention of long-term hospital admissions will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement could be particularly attractive for businesses experienced in managing supported living environments and those that can operate within a compressed timeline. Engaging in this process could enable businesses to expand their portfolio and contribute significantly to community welfare in West Northamptonshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oak Tree Rise Supported Living procurement

Notice Description

West Northants Transforming Care supported living opportunity West Northamptonshire Council is preparing to open its Supported Living Framework to procure a provider for its Transforming Care Scheme. This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows designed to support autistic individuals with complex needs many of whom also have learning disabilities. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service. Providers must be able to evidence successful outcomes, including facilitating hospital discharge and preventing admissions into long-stay hospital settings. Please note that we are working to a tight procurement timeline, with the new provider required to be in place by 1st April 2026. We encourage experienced and suitably qualified providers to attend our virtual Market Engagement Event via MS Teams on 15th October and 22nd October, 2:00-3:00pm. We intend to go live with the opportunity shortly after the market engagement event. To request a link for this event, please contact the WNC Commissioning inbox at: WNCCommissioning@westnorthants.gov.uk

Planning Information

West Northants Transforming Care supported living opportunity West Northamptonshire Council is preparing to open its Supported Living Framework to procure a provider for its Transforming Care Scheme. This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows designed to support autistic individuals with complex needs many of whom also have learning disabilities. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service. Providers must be able to evidence successful outcomes, including facilitating hospital discharge and preventing admissions into long-stay hospital settings. Please note that we are working to a tight procurement timeline, with the new provider required to be in place by 1st April 2026. We encourage experienced and suitably qualified providers to attend our virtual Market Engagement Event via MS Teams on 15th October and 22nd October, 2:00-3:00pm. We intend to go live with the opportunity shortly after the market engagement event. To request a link for this event, please contact the WNC Commissioning inbox at: WNCCommissioning@westnorthants.gov.uk'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065400-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kayley Lakin - Procurement Business Partner
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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