Notice Information
Notice Title
The Specialist Care Framework
Notice Description
Telford & Wrekin Council are looking to receive applications from Providers to join a multi-provider Framework to deliver specialist care services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Acquired Brain Injury needs, in suitable locations. We want to work with established, experienced providers who deliver a curious, compassionate and solution focused approach central to delivering a person-centred service. The services we intend to commission are intended for adults, but it is expected that providers, where appropriate have the correct registration to support young adults during transition and working in line with the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) principles and support delivery of outcomes around employment and training, friendships, relationships and communities, independent living and good health. The services will be split into 4 Lots covering increasing levels of need and complexity.
Lot Information
Living Well
Community Led support (including that delivered by partners in the Voluntary and Community Sector) Living Well forms the basis of all Lots. The principles and ethos of Living Well apply whether someone has complex needs or lower-level needs. We want people to be part of the community in which they live. This is not typically regulated provision and is provided to people with: * Learning disabilities * Autism * Mental Health * Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.
Regulated Community SupportFor people with moderate level needs. This includes regulated provision in relation to: * Learning disabilities * Autism * Mental health * Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.
Specialist Complex Community SupportSupport for people with high level support needs. This includes provision for people with: * Learning disabilities * Autism * Mental health * Acquired Brain Injury * Overnight support In addition to this, people supported by Lot 3 services may have complex behaviours and or health needs and / or dual diagnosis. The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.
Residential ServicesFor people requiring specialist Residential Services. * Learning disabilities * Autism * Mental health * Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.
Planning Information
Telford & Wrekin Council are seeking to commission a range of services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Acquired Brain Injury needs. We wish to undertake a Market Engagement Event in order to communicate our thoughts around future services and to seek market thoughts on our commissioning requirements and eventual tendering process and would welcome your participation. Market Engagement Event Details: Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Microsoft Teams (link to be provided 1st October 2025) If you wish to attend the Market Engagement Event, please email MarketSustainability@telford.gov.uk by 5pm Tuesday, 30th September 2025, providing the following details for each attendee: • Name • Role • Contact email address We look forward to your participation and thank you for your continued support in delivering high-quality services to our community.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-052220
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076559-2025
- 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
- Competitive flexible 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
- £65,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £65,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 13 Jan 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 24 May 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- 2026-05-24
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
- Contact Name
- Sue Wardle
- Contact Email
- marketsustainability@telford.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
- Postcode
- TF3 4JA
- Post Town
- Telford
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
- Delivery Location
- TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
-
- Local Authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Electoral Ward
- Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- Westminster Constituency
- Telford
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076559-2025
24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057464-2025
17th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026204-2025
23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
{
"tag": [
"compiled"
],
"id": "ocds-h6vhtk-052220-2025-11-24T15:01:13Z",
"date": "2025-11-24T15:01:13Z",
"ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-052220",
"initiationType": "tender",
"planning": {
"documents": [
{
"id": "026204-2025",
"documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
"noticeType": "UK1",
"description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
"url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026204-2025",
"datePublished": "2025-05-23T12:28:59+01:00",
"format": "text/html"
},
{
"id": "057464-2025",
"documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
"noticeType": "UK2",
"description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
"url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057464-2025",
"datePublished": "2025-09-17T16:12:36+01:00",
"format": "text/html"
}
],
"milestones": [
{
"id": "engagement",
"type": "engagement",
"description": "Telford & Wrekin Council are seeking to commission a range of services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Acquired Brain Injury needs. We wish to undertake a Market Engagement Event in order to communicate our thoughts around future services and to seek market thoughts on our commissioning requirements and eventual tendering process and would welcome your participation. Market Engagement Event Details: Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Microsoft Teams (link to be provided 1st October 2025) If you wish to attend the Market Engagement Event, please email MarketSustainability@telford.gov.uk by 5pm Tuesday, 30th September 2025, providing the following details for each attendee: * Name * Role * Contact email address We look forward to your participation and thank you for your continued support in delivering high-quality services to our community.",
"dueDate": "2025-10-03T23:59:59+01:00",
"status": "scheduled"
}
]
},
"parties": [
{
"id": "GB-PPON-PHHD-5776-GZNN",
"name": "Borough of Telford & Wrekin",
"identifier": {
"scheme": "GB-PPON",
"id": "PHHD-5776-GZNN"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,",
"locality": "Telford, Shropshire",
"postalCode": "TF3 4JA",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom",
"region": "UKG21"
},
"contactPoint": {
"name": "Sue Wardle",
"email": "marketsustainability@telford.gov.uk"
},
"roles": [
"buyer"
],
"details": {
"url": "http://www.telford.gov.uk",
"classifications": [
{
"scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
"id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
"description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
}
]
}
}
],
"buyer": {
"id": "GB-PPON-PHHD-5776-GZNN",
"name": "Borough of Telford & Wrekin"
},
"tender": {
"id": "TWC001199",
"legalBasis": {
"id": "2023/54",
"scheme": "UKPGA",
"uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
},
"title": "The Specialist Care Framework",
"description": "Telford & Wrekin Council are looking to receive applications from Providers to join a multi-provider Framework to deliver specialist care services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Acquired Brain Injury needs, in suitable locations. We want to work with established, experienced providers who deliver a curious, compassionate and solution focused approach central to delivering a person-centred service. The services we intend to commission are intended for adults, but it is expected that providers, where appropriate have the correct registration to support young adults during transition and working in line with the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) principles and support delivery of outcomes around employment and training, friendships, relationships and communities, independent living and good health. The services will be split into 4 Lots covering increasing levels of need and complexity.",
"items": [
{
"id": "1",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "85000000",
"description": "Health and social work services"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UK",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "UKG21",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "UKG21",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
],
"relatedLot": "1"
},
{
"id": "2",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "85000000",
"description": "Health and social work services"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UKG21",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
],
"relatedLot": "2"
},
{
"id": "3",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "85000000",
"description": "Health and social work services"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UKG21",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
],
"relatedLot": "3"
},
{
"id": "4",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "85000000",
"description": "Health and social work services"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UKG21",
"country": "GB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
],
"relatedLot": "4"
}
],
"value": {
"amountGross": 78000000,
"amount": 65000000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
"mainProcurementCategory": "services",
"specialRegime": [
"lightTouch"
],
"aboveThreshold": true,
"techniques": {
"hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
"frameworkAgreement": {
"isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
"method": "withReopeningCompetition",
"type": "closed",
"description": "The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of two year(s) (24 months) unless terminated in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Contract. We intend to reopen the framework after six months and again after Year 1. There are no limits on the number of providers that may join The Specialist Care Framework. Tenderers who are unsuccessful in the first round of evaluations may resubmit when the Framework reopens. The Tender Response Documents allows Tenderers to provide evidence of their capability to undertake the service(s) and also to address how the service itself will be provided. For information regarding the Evaluation of Tenders, please see Tender Documents",
"openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
}
},
"lots": [
{
"id": "1",
"suitability": {
"sme": true,
"vcse": true
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
},
"status": "active",
"title": "Living Well",
"description": "Community Led support (including that delivered by partners in the Voluntary and Community Sector) Living Well forms the basis of all Lots. The principles and ethos of Living Well apply whether someone has complex needs or lower-level needs. We want people to be part of the community in which they live. This is not typically regulated provision and is provided to people with: * Learning disabilities * Autism * Mental Health * Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.",
"value": {
"amountGross": 78000000,
"amount": 65000000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"awardCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Quality Compliance",
"description": "The bidder must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality services as specified in the tender documents. This includes: * Evidence of service delivery standards and performance monitoring processes. * Details of quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement practices. * Examples of previous contracts where quality standards were met or exceeded. For further information, please see Tender Documents.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 1,
"weight": "order"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Regulatory Compliance",
"description": "For services involving regulated health or social care activities, the successful provider must hold current registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008. This requirement ensures that all services delivered under these Lots meet statutory standards for safety, quality, and governance. Evidence Required: * A valid CQC registration certificate for the relevant regulated activities. Applicability: This criterion applies only to Services where regulated activities (as defined by CQC) will be delivered. Bidders must clearly indicate compliance for these Services. Failure to provide evidence of CQC registration for applicable Services will result in disqualification from those Services. For further information, please see Tender Documents.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 2,
"weight": "order"
}
]
}
]
}
},
{
"id": "2",
"title": "Regulated Community Support",
"description": "For people with moderate level needs. This includes regulated provision in relation to: * Learning disabilities * Autism * Mental health * Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.",
"status": "active",
"value": {
"amountGross": 78000000,
"amount": 65000000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"awardCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Quality Compliance",
"description": "The bidder must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality services as specified in the tender documents. This includes: * Evidence of service delivery standards and performance monitoring processes. * Details of quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement practices. * Examples of previous contracts where quality standards were met or exceeded. For further information, please see Tender Documents.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 1,
"weight": "order"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Regulatory Compliance",
"description": "For services involving regulated health or social care activities, the successful provider must hold current registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008. This requirement ensures that all services delivered under these Lots meet statutory standards for safety, quality, and governance. Evidence Required: * A valid CQC registration certificate for the relevant regulated activities. Applicability: This criterion applies only to Services where regulated activities (as defined by CQC) will be delivered. Bidders must clearly indicate compliance for these Services. Failure to provide evidence of CQC registration for applicable Services will result in disqualification from those Services. For further information, please see Tender Documents.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 2,
"weight": "order"
}
]
}
]
},
"suitability": {
"sme": true,
"vcse": true
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
}
},
{
"id": "3",
"title": "Specialist Complex Community Support",
"description": "Support for people with high level support needs. This includes provision for people with: * Learning disabilities * Autism * Mental health * Acquired Brain Injury * Overnight support In addition to this, people supported by Lot 3 services may have complex behaviours and or health needs and / or dual diagnosis. The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.",
"status": "active",
"value": {
"amountGross": 78000000,
"amount": 65000000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"awardCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Quality Compliance",
"description": "The bidder must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality services as specified in the tender documents. This includes: * Evidence of service delivery standards and performance monitoring processes. * Details of quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement practices. * Examples of previous contracts where quality standards were met or exceeded. For further information, please see Tender Documents.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 1,
"weight": "order"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Regulatory Compliance",
"description": "For services involving regulated health or social care activities, the successful provider must hold current registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008. This requirement ensures that all services delivered under these Lots meet statutory standards for safety, quality, and governance. Evidence Required: * A valid CQC registration certificate for the relevant regulated activities. Applicability: This criterion applies only to Services where regulated activities (as defined by CQC) will be delivered. Bidders must clearly indicate compliance for these Services. Failure to provide evidence of CQC registration for applicable Services will result in disqualification from those Services. For further information, please see Tender Documents.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 2,
"weight": "order"
}
]
}
]
},
"suitability": {
"sme": true,
"vcse": true
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
}
},
{
"id": "4",
"title": "Residential Services",
"description": "For people requiring specialist Residential Services. * Learning disabilities * Autism * Mental health * Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.",
"status": "active",
"value": {
"amountGross": 78000000,
"amount": 65000000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"awardCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Quality Compliance",
"description": "The bidder must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality services as specified in the tender documents. This includes: * Evidence of service delivery standards and performance monitoring processes. * Details of quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement practices. * Examples of previous contracts where quality standards were met or exceeded. For further information, please see Tender Documents.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 1,
"weight": "order"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Regulatory Compliance",
"description": "For services involving regulated health or social care activities, the successful provider must hold current registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008. This requirement ensures that all services delivered under these Lots meet statutory standards for safety, quality, and governance. Evidence Required: * A valid CQC registration certificate for the relevant regulated activities. Applicability: This criterion applies only to Services where regulated activities (as defined by CQC) will be delivered. Bidders must clearly indicate compliance for these Services. Failure to provide evidence of CQC registration for applicable Services will result in disqualification from those Services. For further information, please see Tender Documents.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 2,
"weight": "order"
}
]
}
]
},
"suitability": {
"sme": true,
"vcse": true
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
}
}
],
"communication": {
"futureNoticeDate": "2025-05-24T23:59:59+01:00"
},
"status": "active",
"procurementMethod": "open",
"procedure": {
"features": "This Procurement is being conducted by Telford & Wrekin Council (the Council) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The Specialist Care Framework is a two-stage process and is run as a completely electronic process using the Authorities' eSourcing solution (In Tend). The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of two year(s) (24 months) unless terminated in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Contract. We intend to reopen the framework after six months and again after Year 1. For further information, please see Tender Documents."
},
"participationFees": [
{
"id": "ocds-h6vhtk-052220",
"type": [
"win"
],
"description": "For Further information, please see Tender Documents"
}
],
"submissionMethodDetails": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/home",
"submissionTerms": {
"electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
"languages": [
"en"
]
},
"tenderPeriod": {
"endDate": "2026-01-13T12:00:00Z"
},
"enquiryPeriod": {
"endDate": "2026-01-02T12:00:00Z"
},
"awardPeriod": {
"endDate": "2026-02-24T23:59:59Z"
},
"documents": [
{
"id": "conflictOfInterest",
"documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
"description": "Not published"
},
{
"id": "076559-2025",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"noticeType": "UK4",
"description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
"url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076559-2025",
"datePublished": "2025-11-24T15:01:13Z",
"format": "text/html"
}
],
"hasRecurrence": true,
"recurrence": {
"dates": [
{
"startDate": "2026-05-24T23:59:59+01:00"
}
]
},
"contractTerms": {
"financialTerms": "For details of Payment Terms, please see Tender Documentation."
}
},
"language": "en"
}