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 * Fourteen services * Seven housing providers * Approx. forty-three residents
Geographical Location 2Birkdale & Ainsdale * Ten current care and support providers * Thirty-three services * Ten housing providers * Approx. Ninety-two residents
Geographical Location 3Formby Hightown & Ince Blundell * Two current care and support providers * Six services * Two housing providers * Approx. sixteen residents
Geographical Location 4Crosby, Waterloo, Seaforth & Thornton * Seven current care and support providers * Fourteen services * Nine housing providers * Approx. thirty-three residents
Geographical Location 5Litherland & Netherton * Five current care and support providers * Nine services * Six housing providers * Approx. twenty-six residents
Geographical Location 6Bootle * Eleven current care and support providers * Twenty-five services * Ten housing providers * Approx. sixty-five residents
Geographical Location 7Maghull, Melling, Lydiate & Aintree * Five current care and support providers * Twelve services * Five housing providers * Approx. thirty-one residents
Geographical Location 8Mental Health North * Six current care and support providers * Fifteen services * Seven housing providers * Approx. 45 residents
Geographical Location 9Mental 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/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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Additional Buyers
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027849-2026
26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075537-2025
20th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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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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}