Planning

Market Engagement Event for Providers of Supported Living Service

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 10:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Event for Providers of Supported Living Service." The opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social work and related services (CPV code 85300000). The location for service delivery is identified as region UKD73 in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is set to include a webinar market engagement event, with interested providers required to submit a participation form by 12pm on 5th December 2025. The event will take place on 9th December 2025 via MS Teams, and follows the light-touch regime as per legal basis 2023/54. The communication plan also hints at a future notice by 8th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the supported living services sector, especially those specialising in community-based care and independent living support. With an estimated contract value of £158,400,000 and a framework agreement in place, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within this industry are encouraged to participate given their recognised suitability. The contract period is projected to span from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2030, providing a lengthy engagement that can significantly contribute to business growth and stability within this specialised field. This process offers an excellent platform for SMEs to expand their market presence by aligning with the operational needs of local government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event for Providers of Supported Living Service

Notice Description

Care and support services to people with a wide range of needs to support them to live in a community setting as independently as possible; i.e. supported living services, core and cluster housing, shared lives and support provided to people living in their own homes. Services may be provided on a long or short term basis e.g. respite/emergency/rehabilitation

Planning Information

The event will take the form of a webinar held via MS Teams. Interested providers must complete a request to participate form accessed from the Procontract portal and return via that portal before 12pm on 5th December 2025. Participants will be sent a Teams invitation to the event which will take place on 9th December 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075537-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,400,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Central Procurement
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441519343009

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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