Tender

Supported Living Services in West Northamptonshire- Oak Tree Rise Scheme

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 12:55

Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is actively seeking providers for its Supported Living Services under the Oak Tree Rise Scheme, located in the UKF24 region. This opportunity involves social work services with accommodation in eight self-contained bungalows for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The procurement follows an open procedure, currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 9th January 2026 at noon. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1st April 2026, ending on 1st June 2030, with potential for renewal. Providers must submit electronically and are evaluated based on quality and social value criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in supported living services, particularly those experienced in managing complex needs related to learning disabilities and autism. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality social care and evidence of successful outcomes in enabling hospital discharges are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers a chance to secure a long-term contract with a local authority, enhancing service delivery footprints within the region. Submissions are encouraged from providers who can demonstrate exceptional service provision in similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living Services in West Northamptonshire- Oak Tree Rise Scheme

Notice Description

For further information including the Invitation to Tender pack please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home West Northamptonshire Council is adding a new Scheme to its Supported Living Framework. This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the majority of whom have complex needs. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service. For further information including the Invitation to Tender pack please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home

Lot Information

Lot 1

For further information including the Invitation to Tender pack please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home West Northamptonshire Council is adding a new Scheme to its Supported Living Framework. This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the majority of whom have complex needs. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service. For further information including the Invitation to Tender pack please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home

Renewal: Services will be reviewed near contract end dates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079344-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 202610 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2030 4-5 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jodie James
Contact Email
jodie.james@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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