Planning

Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 07:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiates with Wolverhampton City Council in the role of the buyer. The contract, titled "Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision," falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services. Located in the region of UKG39, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the communication of the future notice date set for 1st March 2026. Key dates include the intended contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031. This procurement follows a planned procurement method under the light-touch regime, which is suitable for sub-central public authorities in the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing specialised health and social work services. Companies experienced in supporting adults with complex mental health needs would be well-suited to compete, as the tender aims to provide a supportive environment facilitating independence and re-ablement within a 24-hour service. Businesses with expertise in delivering supported living provisions and adaptive care solutions for individuals transitioning from secure settings or residential care may find this tender particularly relevant to expand their service offerings in partnership with a reputable local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council is reviewing the market with a view to re tendering our existing supported living provision. Tapworks is a City of Wolverhampton Council building that was specifically set up to ensure suitable supported living provision for those with mental health and complex needs. The scheme comprises of 14 one-bedroom flats for adults aged 18 and above with complex mental health needs. Tapworks Supported Living Service supports people with complex mental health needs to individuals who have had chaotic lifestyles and who would benefit from a re-ablement programme delivered within a 24-hour service. They will generally be: Aged 18 years and over. Reside in hospital including low/medium secure settings, residential or nursing care provision. Are at risk of relapse and recall to hospital. A Wolverhampton resident who is willing to accept care/support from the provider as identified in their care/support plan, with the aim being to maximise independence. Able to maintain accommodation to an acceptable standard with support as identified via social work assessment. Have been assessed by social work team as having a need for care and support to enable them to live as independently as possible Have needs that can be met within the Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023541-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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