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LDA Supported Living Service, Scheme 035 | Cottage Farm

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 15:20

TenderUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 08:14

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the LDA Supported Living Service at Cottage Farm, spearheaded by NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, addresses the need for supported living arrangements for adults with learning disabilities or autism with exceptional housing needs. This contract involves providing care staff for Cottage Farm, a specialist supported housing scheme located in the UKJ3 region of Eastleigh, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically health services. The contract was formally awarded on 19th February 2026, with a scheduled commencement from 1st July 2027, lasting until 30th June 2030. There is an option to extend the contract for an additional two years, with an estimated lifetime value of £8,441,481.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those focusing on supported living for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Given the competitive framework agreement used for this procurement, companies that exhibit high-quality service provision and value will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Suitable contenders would likely include SMEs and other organisations that have expertise in providing specialised care and housing solutions in the health services sector. With a substantial contract value and potential extension options, participating in this tender could notably accelerate business growth and solidify partnerships within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

LDA Supported Living Service, Scheme 035 | Cottage Farm

Notice Description

Cottage Farm is Supported living for adults with a learning disability and/or autism who have been identified as having exceptional housing needs, this procurement is to provide the care staff for this site. The Cottage Farm specialist supported housing scheme will provide a home outside hospital for individuals with a learning disability/ autistic individuals who require exceptional housing and who are currently protracted stay inpatients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cottage Farm is Supported living for adults with a learning disability and/or autism who have been identified as having exceptional housing needs, this procurement is to provide the care staff for this site. The Cottage Farm specialist supported housing scheme will provide a home outside hospital for individuals with a learning disability/ autistic individuals who require exceptional housing and who are currently protracted stay inpatients. This notice is an intention to award a contract based on a framework agreement under the competitive process; and The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS5,064,888 This is a new service with an existing provider. The contract is estimated to commence 1st July 2027 and end 30th June 2030 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Options: Option to extend for 2 years

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Midnight 11/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,441,481 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIMENSIONS (UK

Further Information

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