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North Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the provision of Care and Support in Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Needs Related to Mental Health and/or Autism

North Northamptonshire Council

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:48

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01 Oct 2025 at 17:56

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12 Sep 2025 at 17:33

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17 Jun 2025 at 12:58

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16 Jun 2025 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council, in conjunction with the Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), has concluded a procurement process for the provision of care and support in supported accommodation geared for individuals with mental health-related issues and autism. The contracting process was carried out under an open procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, employing the Light Touch Regime (LTR) for services. The framework agreement, initially set for a period of 48 months, offers an extension option through two additional 12-month periods, targeting a total of 72 months. The procurement process covers various lots, including services tailored to individuals with mental health needs and autistic individuals, both under standard and enhanced formats. This agreement facilitates service provision within North Northamptonshire, with contracts commencing on 1st June 2026 and potentially running through 31st May 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and those engaged in health and social care services. Suppliers such as Melm Care Solutions Ltd and Action 2 Care Ltd, amongst others, are already involved, highlighting the competitive landscape in these specialised care provisions. Businesses positioned within the Health and social work services (CPV 85000000 classification) and having experience in supported accommodation, skill acquisition programmes, and community reacquaintance services, would be well-suited to leverage growth from this framework. The council encourages collaboration with health colleagues and housing providers, advocating for innovation and adherence to best practices. This initiative not only supports local economic growth but also strengthens service delivery and strategic alliances across the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the provision of Care and Support in Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Needs Related to Mental Health and/or Autism

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of care and support within supported accommodation for Individuals with needs related to mental health and / or autism in North Northamptonshire. The support offered under this Framework in short-term accommodation includes care and support which is based around a step-down model for individuals, where key progression aims inclusive of skill acquisition, independence and re-familiarisation with the individual's own community is supported. The Framework aims to support individuals, some of whom may have spent long periods of time in long stay hospital settings as an example, to reacquaint themselves with the community The following Lots detail the Services to be initially procured: * Lot 1 - Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway 1 (a) - Standard 1 (b) - Enhanced * Lot 2- Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals 2 (a) - Standard 2 (b) - Enhanced The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for two additional periods of 12 months each, for a maximum duration of 72 months (4+1+1 years). The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract and this procurement is conducted via open process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Commercial tool

Lot Information

Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway (STANDARD)

Lot 1a - Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway (STANDARD) Please refer to the tender documentation for more details

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway (ENHANCED)

Lot 1b - Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway (ENHANCED) Please refer to the tender documentation for more details

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals (STANDARD)

Lot 2a - Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals (STANDARD) Please refer to the tender documentation for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals (ENHANCED)

Lot 2b - Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals (ENHANCED) Please refer to the tender documentation for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Planning Information

North Northamptonshire Council are pleased to advise we will be procuring a new Supported Accommodation Framework to This event will be held on Tuesday 15th July 2025 from 2.30pm until 3.30pm on Microsoft Teams. Please register your interest using the following link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-Q6c4geaAku5i3stinjXN869B3Z3dZpGp-cTnlZHsi5UNjc0Q0RQWlM5NzZPSFdUOEpIWjRLWk5KMS4u&route=shorturl This will be open until 6pm on Monday 7th July 2025. The MS Teams link will be sent out the week of the 7th July. If your organisation is unable to register by Monday 7th July 2025 or if you have any queries please contact the CommissioningandContractsTeam@northnorthants.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054dba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029609-2026
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
Large, SME

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
£34,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£34,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£34,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-08-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Additional Buyers

NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

ALVES ICARE LTD

AUTHENTIC KARE COMPANY LIMITED

Action 2 Care Ltd

BAOBAB CARE UK LIMITED

BAOBAB SOCIAL CARE LTD

BRIGHTWAYCAREAGENCY LTD

CAREDOM HEALTHCARE LIMITED

CHURCHILL HEALTH CARE LTD

CONSUMMATE CARE LIMITED

DOBIX HEALTHCARE LTD

EXTRA CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

FRONTAL CARE LTD

HOMECARE SOLUTIONS FOR YOU LIMITED

ICONS GROUP LTD

INVOLVEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

ITRUST CARE SERVICES LTD

LILIES24 HEALTHCARE LTD

MELM CARE SOLUTIONS LTD

MOUNTVIEW PRIVATE LIMITED

NEW AGE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

NOBLE WAY HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS LTD

PASSION TO CARE LTD

RAPHA CARE GROUP LTD

RKL LIVING LTD

SBV HEALTHCARE LTD

TEONFA LIMITED

TURNING POINT

WATERLILY KETTERING LTD

Further Information

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