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Supported Living Service for Learning Disability Neurodivergent citizens

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 11:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 08:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council has awarded a direct contract for a Supported Living Service tailored for Learning Disability Neurodivergent citizens. This award, of a gross value of £688,161, was finalised on 28th January 2026 and involves the delivery of a specialist supported living service for four individuals with highly complex needs in Wrexham, UK, part of region UKL23. The procurement, categorised under Social work services with accommodation, was deemed critical to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality care. The contract is set to begin on 11th February 2026, with an initial term of one year and an option for renewal, potentially extending until February 2028. This direct award was necessitated by the need for a provider with unparalleled expertise and an established specialist workforce capable of immediate mobilisation.

MACINTYRE CARE, a large organisation experienced in intensive, person-centred positive behavioural supports, has been identified as the suitable supplier due to their proven track record and strong working ties with local authorities. The opportunity underscores significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in high-complexity, supported living services, particularly those with capabilities in managing neurodivergent clients. Companies skilled in risk management and behavioural support that can operate efficiently within Welsh devolved regulations would find this contract valuable. The direct award process highlights the strategic selection of businesses with unique expertise, ensuring both operational resilience and quality service delivery without competitive tendering risks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living Service for Learning Disability Neurodivergent citizens

Notice Description

UK6 - Intention to directly award a contract for the delivery of a new supported living service for Learning Disability Neurodivergent citizens x 4 with highly complex needs. The service requires a specialist provider with localised proven expertise in delivering intensive, person centred positive behavioural support that cannot be replicated through an open competitive process without risking service failure, disruption, or harm to the individuals involved. Given the immediate need to source a specialist provider for this supported living service, the current framework cannot be utilised for this procurement.This provider has been identified as the only provider with the specialist expertise, experience, and organisational capability required to safely and effectively deliver support to the individuals in question. Key factors include:* Extensive experience delivering high complexity supported living for learning disabled neurodivergent citizens.* Strong existing working relationships with the local authority and proven performance in similar packages.* Delivery of another complex supported living service within two minutes of the new location, providing operational resilience, staff continuity, and efficient support for both services. * Established specialist workforce already trained in the relevant approaches (Active Support, Positive Behavioural Support, Risk Management), enabling safe mobilisation without delay.

Procurement Information

directly award a contract for the delivery of a new supported living service for Learning Disability Neurodivergent citizens x 4 with highly complex needs. The service requires a specialist provider with localised proven expertise in delivering intensive, person centred positive behavioural support that cannot be replicated through an open competitive process without risking service failure, disruption, or harm to the individuals involved. This provider has been identified as the only provider with the specialist expertise, experience, and organisational capability required to safely and effectively deliver support to the individuals in question. Key factors include: * Extensive experience delivering high complexity supported living for learning disabled neurodivergent citizens. * Strong existing working relationships with the local authority and proven performance in similar packages. * Delivery of another complex supported living service within two minutes of the new location, providing operational resilience, staff continuity, and efficient support for both services. * Established specialist workforce already trained in the relevant approaches (Active Support, Positive Behavioural Support, Risk Management), enabling safe mobilisation without delay.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06104e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007521-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£573,467 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurment@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACINTYRE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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