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Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)

Gloucestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 15:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 16:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)" has been completed by Gloucestershire County Council, headquartered at Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester. This tender falls within the services industry category, focusing on social work services with and without accommodation. The contract was awarded on 5th February 2026, with the procurement following an open procedure and under a light-touch regime. The framework divides into two lots, covering community-based support and accommodation-based support, with a valuable opportunity for service-based suppliers in the UKK13 region. The initial term spans three years, beginning 1st April 2026, with an option to extend for up to eight years in total.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on social value. With a total potential framework value of £200 million excluding VAT, there is scope for various providers, especially those capable of delivering high-quality community and accommodation-based support services. Businesses with expertise in aiding individuals to live independently or managing accommodation support will find the structure beneficial, particularly since the framework is open, allowing new suppliers to join or refresh their services. Suppliers meeting these criteria can enhance their market presence and contribute positively to community welfare within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)

Notice Description

The Community and Accommodation-Based Support (CABS) Framework has been established for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for a further five years, giving a potential total framework duration of eight years (3 + 5). A total of 46 bids were submitted by the tender deadline. Following evaluation, 15 providers were appointed to Lot 1, and 16 providers were appointed to Lot 2. Please note that the contract values are indicative. They have been apportioned between Contract 1 and Contract 2 for publication purposes; however, they represent the anticipated whole-life value of the framework, inclusive of any potential extensions.

Lot Information

Community Based Support

Under this Lot, Providers will be commissioned to deliver support services for individual service users to remain living independently and safely in their homes as described in the overarching Framework Specification and Lot 1- Supplementary Community Based Service Specification

Options: To be confirmed

Renewal: 3 years plus option to extend for 5 years (3+5 = 8 years) This is an 8-year Framework.

Accommodation Based Support

Under this Lot, Providers will be commissioned to deliver accommodation-based support for the specific purpose of preparing service users for independent living as described in the overarching Framework Specification and Lot 2- Supplementary Accommodation Based Service Specification.

Options: To be confirmed

Renewal: 3 years plus option to extend for 5 years (3+5 = 8 years) This is an 8-year Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010578-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

16 PLUS CARE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LTD

A.C.C.E.S.S 2016 LIMITED

ANIKACARE LIMITED

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE

CENTENNIAL PROPERTY LIMITED

CHELTENHAM YMCA

CONNECTION SUPPORT

COTT'S CARE LIMITED

EMERGING FUTURES COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Elim Housing Association

FIRST CHOICE HOUSING LIMITED

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ACTION FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

HOME GROUP LIMITED

JULIAN HOUSE

PEOPLE POTENTIAL POSSIBILITIES

RETHINK TRADING LTD

The Riverside Group Ltd (Care & Support)

YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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