Tender

Supported Living Framework

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

23 Mar 2026 at 15:44

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 16:02

Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 12:57

Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to establish a Supported Living Framework, aimed at providing specialised support and services within the health and social work sector to vulnerable residents in Dudley. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, invites applications to participate in an open framework that spans two Lots: long-term care and support, and short-term intensive intervention support. The framework is set to offer robust services for individuals aged 18 to 64, including those over 65, catering to diverse needs such as learning disabilities, autism, mental health, and physical disabilities. The submission deadline for tenders is 14 April 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 31 March 2026, and the awarding of contracts anticipated by 30 November 2026. The process utilises an open procedure and will adhere to the legal requisites set out by the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those skilled in providing care for individuals with complex needs. Offering flexibility through direct awards and mini competitions within a structured framework, the framework comprises provisions for quality assessment centred around the delivery of specialised care. Businesses such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the framework's suitability criteria. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings, improve expertise in supported living arrangements, and potentially secure long-term partnerships with the council. This engagement enables providers to position themselves as leaders in delivering quality care and support to those in need, contributing to a progressive regional healthcare infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Supported Living Framework

Notice Description

Dudley MBC is inviting applications from qualified suppliers to be admitted to an Open Framework to provide Supported living Services. Supported living is to provide vulnerable people the opportunity to live independently in a home-like environment rather than in a residential care home. The purpose of the service is to offer tailored support, including help with daily tasks like managing finances or maintaining a home, enabling individuals to lead more fulfilling lives and achieve personal goals. The scope of this service will cover the following cohorts of Dudley residents. Primarily people aged 18-64 including people over 65. It will also include a range of disabilities. * Learning Disability & Autism * Mental Health * Physical Disability * Adults at Risk which may include forensic and crisis support. The framework will consist of 2 separate Lots.: * Lot 1 - Long-term care and support Lot 1 will respond to the needs of people requiring long-term care and support. * Lot 2 - Short-term intensive intervention support Lot 2 will respond to people who present with forensic / very challenging complex behaviour requiring specialist support from highly skilled and trained providers and/or where people present in short-term crisis. The Council reserves the right to use the powers available to it under Section 21 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 8, paragraph 1(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. This includes the Council's ability under Section 21 PA23 to issue tender notices and associated tender documents as required for the lawful conduct of the procurement process, as well as its ability under Schedule 8, paragraph 1(a) PA23 to make permitted contract modifications without commencing a new procurement procedure, where such modifications meet the statutory conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Long-term care and support

Lot 1 will respond to the needs of people requiring long-term care and support.

Renewal: Option to extend for +5 years

Lot 2 - Short-term intensive intervention support

Lot 2 will respond to people who present with forensic / very challenging complex behaviour requiring specialist support from highly skilled and trained providers and/or where people present in short-term crisis.

Renewal: Option to extend for +5 years

Planning Information

This is not a call for competition, but information regarding upcoming procurement. Information regarding the Indicative timeline: Publish Tender - End of February 2026 Closing Date - End of March 2026 Evaluation/Moderation: June 2026 Award Letters: October 2026 Standstill: December 2026 Framework Live: May 2027 Information regarding Lots within the Framework: Lot 1 Meets the long-term care and support needs of people with a range of disabilities, facilitating a pathway to greater independence by reducing dependency on paid support. Lot 2 Will include people in crisis, with a recent history of multiple placement breakdowns, at high risk of admission/re-admission to locked or secure services, with a high risk of offending/re-offending. Short Term Intensive Intervention which has a screening tool to ensure only people that meet the criteria for the service can access the Lot 2 support. Maximum period for tier 2 support is 2 years; it is decided via MDT against the Tier Criteria and outcomes, so could be any period up to but not exceeding 2 years. Framework is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for 5 years. Calls offs from the framework will be awarded via direct award and mini competitions,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059985
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026394-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£304,166,666 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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