Tender

Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has launched an open tender for the 'Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)' aimed at delivering essential services across the region. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Other community, social and personal services' and is intended to facilitate support for individuals in vulnerable circumstances. The tendering process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the deadline for submission set for 6th October 2025. The contract, valued at up to £200 million excluding VAT, encompasses community-based and accommodation-based support, with operations expected to begin on 1st December 2025. Located in the UKK13 region, this framework features a flexible 8-year term to potentially accommodate new suppliers periodically, allowing Gloucestershire County and its partner organisations to maintain service quality and adaptability over the years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those that are part of SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the procurement method defined as an open procedure, suppliers have the chance to secure a position on this framework, affording long-term growth potential by partnering with public sector bodies. The tender is structured to welcome new suppliers at designated intervals throughout its active period, promoting a competitive and diverse supplier landscape. Organisations adept at delivering high-quality services with a strong emphasis on social value and cost-effectiveness would be well-positioned to thrive in this procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)

Notice Description

Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS) for Gloucestershire County Council. The services are for the provision of safe Community and Accommodation Based Support services for people in vulnerable circumstances. The upper limit for the full term of the new CABS framework is PS200M ex VAT (PS110m for Gloucester County Council and an anticipated spend of PS90m for partner organisations).

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/052909-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rhiannon.wardle@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
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

Further Information

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