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Award of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tenancy based Care and Support (Supported Living) for People with Mental Health Needs

City & County of Swansea

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17 Mar 2026 at 17:13

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17 Mar 2026 at 16:48

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11 Jul 2025 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

City & County of Swansea has completed the procurement process for the provision of tenancy-based care and support services focused on supported living for individuals with mental health needs. This public procurement, under the open procedure, resulted in a framework agreement divided into three lots offering distinct service arrangements. The process aimed at engaging various suppliers to enhance service efficacy, and it covered social work and related services in the UKL18 region, serving locations within Swansea. Key dates included the award announcement on 17th March 2026, with services expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially extend up to 2036, allowing for adaptations to changing service demands.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in mental health care services, especially those offering specialised supported living solutions. Large organisations and SMEs alike can partake, expanding service capabilities by integrating with Swansea Council's strategic framework. Suppliers such as social enterprises and VCSEs are particularly suited to compete, given the procurement's focus on inclusivity in service delivery. The framework's flexibility in service demand ensures a dynamic environment for innovative care solutions, fostering partnership and long-term collaboration with local authorities and health boards throughout Swansea and its surrounding areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tenancy based Care and Support (Supported Living) for People with Mental Health Needs

Notice Description

Swansea Council has established a light touch framework agreement with organisations it can work with in the future to deliver high-quality support to those in need. The framework agreement has three separate lots that will offer the Council the flexibility to commission services that are effective at supporting individuals with a range of needs

Lot Information

Small Block Contracted Schemes

This Lot will allow the Purchasers to call-off block contracts for the delivery of support at one or more addresses. Each call-off contract will have a designated level of support staff, but the maximum number will be 299 hours per week. In most instances, the Service Provider of the scheme must be registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales.

Renewal: Extension of initial framework term. Extension period - option to extend up to 60 months.

Medium / Large Block Contracted Schemes

This Lot will allow the Purchasers to call-off block contracts for the delivery of support at one or more addresses. Each call-off contract will have a designated level of support staff, but the minimum number will be 300 hours per week. In most instances, the Service Provider of the scheme must be registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales.

Renewal: Optional extension for initial term. Extension Period - option to extend up to 60 months.

Individual Supported Living Packages (Spot Purchase)

This Lot will allow the Purchasers to commission individual packages of care and support for Service Users with complex mental health needs.

Renewal: Optional extension for initial term. Extension Period - option to extend up to 60 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055dd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024287-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

Accomplish Group Ltd

Adferiad Recovery

Cadog Homecare Ltd

Care Without Compromise Ltd

Caredig Ltd

Collens Healthcare (Southern) CYF

Diamond Medical Limited

G.H. Supported Living Ltd

Goleudy Housing and Support Ltd

Gozian Healthcare Ltd

Integra Community Living Options Ltd

Ivolve DC Ltd

Kenfield House

Leison Care Services Ltd

Lifeways SIL Ltd

M&D Care Operations Ltd

Mirus–Wales

Next Step Nursing

People Support Ltd

Platform For Change

Potensial Limited (trading as Potens)

Redwood Care Solutions Ltd

Starmedi Healthcare Services Ltd

Superior Personnel Ltd

Walsingham Support

Further Information

Notice Documents

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