LEARNING DISABILITIES, AUTISM, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME FRAMEWORK

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 11:57

Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council (BCP Council) is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for their Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Specialist Care and Support at Home Framework. This procurement aims to transform care delivery by focusing on person-centred, empowering care for individuals with specific needs, such as learning disabilities and autism. The tender, titled "LEARNING DISABILITIES, AUTISM, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME FRAMEWORK," covers services within the health and social work sector. Interested parties should note the key dates for submission, with the enquiry period ending on 18 August 2026 and the tender period concluding on 1 September 2026. The total framework value is £229,114,800, and it will be delivered within the UKK24 region under a competitive flexible procedure that includes a Light Touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with capabilities in providing specialised health services, particularly those focused on social care and supported living arrangements. The procurement method allows for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to effectively compete for various lots within the framework. Business growth is facilitated through the potential of securing long-term contracts, with initial durations set from 2027 to 2034, and options for two 12-month extensions, thereby giving businesses ample scope to plan and expand their operations. The emphasis on quality and person-centred support places businesses with a track record in innovative and flexible care delivery models at an advantage in successfully bidding for these contracts.

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Notice Title

LEARNING DISABILITIES, AUTISM, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking providers to join the Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Specialist Care and Support At Home Framework, the Framework is designed to transform the way care is delivered across our communities. This updated approach places people, their strengths, and aspirations at the heart of everything we do. BCP Council Adult Social Care's (ASC) vision is to support people to live fulfilling lives, in ways they choose, and in environments where they feel safe and connected The Specialist Care and Support Framework is committed to a progressive approach that will embed outcomes focus throughout the duration of this contract. This means moving away from the traditional 'time and task' model of care towards a model that is person-centred, flexible, and empowering.

Lot Information

Specialist Care and Support

Specialist Care and Support at Home

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Housing Related Support

Housing Related Support Services

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Supported Living (Regulated)

Supported Living (Regulated) Services

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Supported Living (Unregulated)

Supported Living (Unregulated) Services

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Specialist Supported Living

Specialist Supported Living Services

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Individual Service Funds

Provision of Individual Service Funds

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Planning Information

Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Tuesday 25 November 2025, 13:30 –16:30 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the upcoming Framework. This session is open to all providers with an interest in delivering services including Housing Related Support type services, Supported Living and Specialist Care and Support for the above needs across the BCP area. This session will provide insight into BCP Council’s future vision for the service and will explore how this work connects with key themes such as the Three Conversations Model that is being implemented within front-line Adult Social Care teams within BCP. The future framework aims to enhance outcomes for individuals receiving services and their support networks through an improved, strengths based person-centred approach to delivery. This aligns with BCP Council’s broader ambition to help all residents live fulfilling lives, maximising opportunity for all. This Framework tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West, Early in 2026. To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event, please contact The Adult Social Care Commissioning Team by email at LDAandMHFramework@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by midday on Thursday 20 November 2025. Please include your full name, email address, and Organisation name. We may request that providers complete a short questionnaire prior to the market engagement event. Please note: participation or non-participation in this market engagement event will not affect any organisation's eligibility in future procurement processes. The event is intended solely to inform and engage with the market, and attendance does not confer any competitive advantage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065592-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£229,114,800 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£25,457,200 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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