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Semi independent services

London Borough of Bexley

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2026 at 11:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 15:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has established a framework for third-party providers of semi-independent placements for children and care leavers. The service is intended to help young people build the skills, confidence and resilience needed to move towards independent adulthood. It is divided into two groups: placements for young people aged 16–18, and support for those aged 18–25. Delivery is described across England, covering both lots. This is health and social work provision (CPV 85000000), rather than a purchase of goods or construction work. The framework is intended to give the council access to providers able to deliver placements for the relevant age group.

The procurement is complete and both lots have been awarded through a competitive flexible procedure using a restricted process. The award date for each lot was 17 July 2026. For ages 16–18, the framework award is £6,000,000 excluding VAT (£7,200,000 including VAT), shared across six named providers: Explore Independence, MMR Homecare, Impact Project Solutions, My Life Semi-Independent Project, Abitol Services and Clearsprings (Management). For ages 18–25, the award is £2,401,200 excluding VAT (£2,881,440 including VAT), shared across nine providers: the six above plus DOLS Care Service, Mulier Care Solutions, Key Point Agency and InfiniteLife Group. Each awarded period runs from 27 October 2026 to 2 March 2030, with a council-discretionary extension option. Price counted for 40% and quality for 60%; selection included a minimum weighted questionnaire score of 14.

This award shows that Bexley buys semi-independent placements for two distinct age groups, with provision arranged through a multi-provider framework rather than a single supplier contract. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to deliver placements and support tailored to the needs of either 16–18-year-olds or 18–25-year-olds, and to help young people develop towards independent adulthood. The council placed greater weight on quality than price, so providers would need a strong quality case as well as a competitive cost. The framework attracted multiple suppliers, including small and medium-sized providers, and the older age group included a broader set of appointed providers. The selection process also applied a minimum weighted score to questionnaire applications, making a sufficiently strong selection-stage submission important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Semi independent services

Notice Description

This framework will consist of Third Party Providers who will provide Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The framework will consist of 2 lots that are designed to support children in developing the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to transition successfully into independent adulthood.

Lot Information

Children aged 16-18

Renewal: the option of a 2 year extension

Children aged 18-25

Renewal: the option of a 2 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094193-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,401,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,401,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,401,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2026 - 2 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Bexley
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Explore Independence Ltd

MMR HOMECARE LIMITED

IMPACT PROJECT SOLUTIONS LTD

My Life Semi Independent Project

Abitol Services Limited

CLEARSPRINGS (MANAGEMENT) LIMITED

DOLS CARE SERVICE LTD

Mulier Care Solutions Limited

KEY POINT AGENCY LTD

Infinitelife Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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