Tender

Provision of Supported Living Services in Sefton - Framework

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 11:55

Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is actively seeking providers for a framework concerning Supported Living Services, with a focus on care and support that enables individuals to maintain independence within their own homes throughout the UKD73 region, specifically Sefton. This tender process, currently in the procurement stage, calls for submissions by 8th May 2026, with enquiries closing on 1st May 2026. Prospective providers can compete for up to nine lots based on various geographical locations, ensuring comprehensive service coverage within the borough. The industry category primarily involves social work and related services under the open procedure procurement method, featuring both short and long-term support options designed to enhance independence for adults, including those with mental health support needs.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering social work and supported living services. Ideal candidates are organisations capable of managing both current and future service needs, fostering autonomy for adults in Sefton through innovative care solutions. Companies that demonstrate high standards in quality and social value alongside competitive pricing will be well-positioned to benefit from this framework, which has an estimated gross contract value of £153,931,200. It is tailored for SMEs and offers the chance to establish a foothold as a dependable care provider within the local authority landscape, with contracts beginning from September 2026 through to August 2030.

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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 * Fourteen services * Seven housing providers * Approx. forty-three residents

Geographical Location 2

Birkdale & Ainsdale * Ten current care and support providers * Thirty-three services * Ten housing providers * Approx. Ninety-two 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-five 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 * Six current care and support providers * Fifteen services * Seven housing providers * Approx. 45 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027849-2026
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
£153,931,200 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£153,931,200 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SEFTON COUNCIL

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
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
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-01-08T23:59:59+00:00"
        },
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        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
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        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=c6abc8e7-5e1d-f111-813c-005056b64545",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
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            "endDate": "2026-05-08T12:00:00+01:00"
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        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-01T12:00:00+01:00"
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        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-27T23:59:59+01:00"
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        "lotDetails": {
            "maximumLotsAwardedPerSupplier": 3,
            "awardCriteriaDetails": "The following rules will apply: Providers may bid for all Lots (1-9). Providers may be awarded a maximum of two Lots from Lots 1-7. Providers may be awarded a maximum of one Lot from Lots 8-9 (Mental Health Lots) If bidding for multiple Lots, providers must indicate their preferences by ranking the Lots in order of priority (e.g., 1 = highest preference) The Council reserves the right to award more than two lots from Lots 1 - 7 and more than 1 lot from Lots 8 & 9 to one Provider to avoid any Lots being unfilled."
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                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
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                "id": "027849-2026",
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        "riskDetails": "The services provided under the contract will be dependent on possible future changes in legislation, the level of demand for the services and the structure of the Provider market prevalent within the borough. Contract Risks Identified risks which could require changes to the agreement to accommodate are as follows: Possible changes to legislation or policy which affect the statutory obligations of the Council. Fluctuations in demand for the service resulting from demographic changes and/or the availability of alternative methods of achieving the required outcomes recipients of the Services. Fluctuations in demand resulting from changes in legislation for unrelated factors such as benefits entitlement for example which may impact on potential users of the Service(s) Non performance of Providers or inability to cater for 100% of the Services required for the Lot(s) that they have been awarded. Changes in technology relevant to the Services provided under the Framework Contract Risk that Providers experience financial difficulties, insolvency, or loss of key funding streams, affecting their ability to deliver the Services for the duration of the Framework. Difficulties in recruiting or retaining suitably qualified staff, or loss of key personnel, impacting service continuity, quality, or responsiveness. Events such as pandemics, extreme weather, cyberattacks, or other emergencies disrupting the Provider's operational capacity or the Council's ability to commission services as planned. Risks relating to Providers' ability to comply with data protection legislation (e.g., UK GDPR), maintain secure systems, or respond properly to information requests. Potential failures in Providers' safeguarding practices requiring contract variation, intervention, or enforcement due to risk of harm to service users. Risk that insufficient market interest or provider exit from the market affects competition, value for money, or availability of services within specific Lots. Significant increases in staffing, utilities, insurance, or other operating costs that may necessitate contract review or limit Providers' ability to deliver at agreed prices. Persistent failure to meet agreed quality standards, KPIs, or regulatory requirements (e.g., CQC ratings), requiring additional monitoring, support, or contractual changes. Changes in the quality standards and / or evaluation methodology employed by the relevant regulator of the Services Changes or failures in related health, housing, or social care provision that affect Providers' ability to deliver outcomes under this Framework. Risks where Providers cannot deliver services equitably across all required areas of the borough"
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