Planning

Supported Living Framework

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 12:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 13:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stages for the Supported Living Framework, aimed at providing social care services in the United Kingdom. This procurement process is categorised within the services industry, specifically focusing on social work services. The process includes several key dates, with the tender expected to be published by the end of February 2026 and closing by the end of March 2026. Evaluation and moderation are scheduled for June 2026, with award letters anticipated by October 2026, leading to the framework being live by May 2027. The framework encompasses two lots: long-term support for individuals with disabilities and short-term intensive intervention for people in crisis. This process is initiated as a tender with the potential value of the contract being GBP 365,000,000. The planning stage has been met as of 13 February 2026.

Businesses operating within the social care sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their reach and contributions. The framework will be based on a combination of direct awards and mini competitions, allowing for diverse entry points into the process. Participation in the preliminary market engagement, scheduled as a virtual session, offers service providers the chance to understand the scope and provide valuable feedback for shaping future proposals. The procurement process promises a lucrative chance to secure long-term contracts within the public authority framework, supporting infrastructural growth and community service expansion over a possible extension period of up to eight years. Businesses focusing on social work services with accommodation are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living Framework

Notice Description

The Supported Living Framework will provide specialist support for people 17 3/4 years old and above with social care needs and will include 2 Lots. Lot 1- Long Term Support Lot 2 - Short Term Intensive Support

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,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059985
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013407-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work 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
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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