Tender

Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework" aimed at delivering services within the adult health and social work sector in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This open procedure tender is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the enquiry period on 2nd February 2026, and a submission deadline on 9th February 2026. The framework is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2033, with an estimated total value of £123 million. The procurement will follow the guidelines established in the Procurement Act 2023 and is categorised under the services sector, specifically targeting the provision of health and social work services. The framework aims to support adults with varying needs including learning disabilities, mental health issues, and physical disabilities, with an emphasis on personalised and inclusive support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors to expand their service offerings within the Barnsley region. The framework's structure allows for a broad range of involvement from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a suitable prospect for diverse service providers. Given the framework agreement's focus on both standard and complex support for vulnerable adult groups, businesses with expertise in community support and independent living services are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, the Council's flexibility in potentially reopening and refreshing the framework throughout its term provides ongoing opportunities for businesses to engage and expand their operations catering to the evolving needs of the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a framework of providers to undertake Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework within the local authority area. The framework is split into three Tiers as follows: Tier 1 - Standard Support Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Tier 2 - Complex Support* Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Tier 3 - Enhanced Support Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health The framework will be in place for 5 years with an option to extend for a further two years. The framework will commence on the 1st August 2026. The Council is carrying out this tender process in line with the Procurement Act 2023 ("the Act") under a Light Touch contract. Since the services being procured fall under the definition of a Light Touch Contract as stated in the Act, this procurement will follow the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 for Light Touch Contracts. While the Council intends to launch the Framework with a single deadline, it reserves the right to reopen opportunities at its discretion throughout the framework agreement's lifetime. There is no predetermined schedule for when this reopening might occur. The Council may open one or more Tiers whenever it deems necessary and also retains the ability to refresh the Framework during its duration. Based on the value of the current ACSES Framework , the total value of this framework is estimated to be in the region of PS123 million over its full 7-year term. This figure assumes that all the existing expenditure would transfer to this framework - which may not be the case, therefore the Council does not guarantee this amount or any particular level of expenditure in any category within the framework, as it depends on service demand and available support capacity. Please note, this figure accounts for the costs of current support packages provided by existing providers, which will continue to be directly awarded under the new framework. This value does not apply exclusively to new care packages. The Council has estimated the total value of this framework based on historic expenditure data and anticipated requirements. However, due to the nature of future call-offs and potential changes in demand, actual spend may exceed this estimated amount.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100333&TID=105587&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e990
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001952-2026
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, 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

85100000 - Health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£123,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-01-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katie Tomlinson
Contact Email
katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0126000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

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