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Provision of Supported Living Services in Sefton - Framework

Sefton Council

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09 Jun 2026 at 11:46

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09 Jun 2026 at 11:37

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05 Jun 2026 at 11:31

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12 May 2026 at 08:51

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27 Apr 2026 at 09:05

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:12

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:55

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Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has updated its tender for the Provision of Supported Living Services in Sefton, now accepting bids until 22nd June 2026, with an anticipated award date by 18th August 2026. This contract aims to enable individuals to live independently, with services encompassing both short-term and long-term support options across multiple locations in the UKD73 region. The tender represents an open procurement process under light touch regulation and involves a substantial budget exceeding £153 million GBP, constituting a framework agreement with nine distinct geographic lots. Each lot represents a targeted region or specific service need, such as general care or mental health support, with an anticipated start date on 14th September 2026 and running through 13th September 2030.

This tender opens valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for providers specialising in social work and related services. It is well-suited for both new entrants and established firms with a track record in supported living and independent care services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality service, alongside offering competitive pricing, are encouraged to compete for these contracts. Each lot could mean exclusive service provision within a chosen region, allowing for solid market presence and influence. Additionally, this framework presents an opportunity to diversify service offerings and innovate in independent support services, particularly in mental and community health contexts. The maximum of three lots per supplier with potential regional expansion offers unique growth possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Supported Living Services in Sefton - Framework

Notice Description

Supported living services are a vital part of Sefton's Adult Social Care offer, enabling individuals with care and support to live independently in their own homes. Supported living arrangements aim to increase individuals' independence and skills by reducing dependency over time. This should, in turn, enhance the adult's persons autonomy and reduce the level of paid and unpaid support required. These arrangements create opportunities for individuals to explore new experiences, enable care and support to be delivered within their own homes, and may facilitate transitions to more independent forms of accommodation. The provision of services therefore includes options for both short-term and long-term support, promoting progression and the development of life skills, including recovery-focused models for those with mental health support needs.

Lot Information

Geographical Location 1

Southport * Five current care and support providers * Eleven services * Six housing providers * Approx. thirty-seven residents

Geographical Location 2

Birkdale & Ainsdale * Ten current care and support providers * Thirty-six services * Ten housing providers * Approx. Ninety-eight residents

Geographical Location 3

Formby Hightown & Ince Blundell * Two current care and support providers * Six services * Two housing providers * Approx. sixteen residents

Geographical Location 4

Crosby, Waterloo, Seaforth & Thornton * Seven current care and support providers * Fourteen services * Nine housing providers * Approx. thirty-three residents

Geographical Location 5

Litherland & Netherton * Five current care and support providers * Nine services * Six housing providers * Approx. twenty-six residents

Geographical Location 6

Bootle * Eleven current care and support providers * Twenty-six services * Ten housing providers * Approx. sixty-five residents

Geographical Location 7

Maghull, Melling, Lydiate & Aintree * Five current care and support providers * Twelve services * Five housing providers * Approx. thirty-one residents

Geographical Location 8

Mental Health North * Five current care and support providers * Twelve services * Five housing providers * Approx. 38 residents

Geographical Location 9

Mental Health South * Eight current care and support providers * Seventeen services * Eleven housing providers * Approx. forty-six residents

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/054209-2026
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
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
£153,242,728 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£153,242,721 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sefton Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Postcode Area
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
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

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