Planning

Community Living Ethical Framework

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 14:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 15:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is in the planning stage of launching a tender for the "Community Living Ethical Framework," aimed at transforming care and support services within the region, particularly UKD3 - North West England. This procurement process, identified as a competitive flexible procedure and under the light-touch regime, is designed for the health and social work services industry with the contract period scheduled to begin on 5th October 2026 and end on 4th October 2036. Key dates include upcoming pre-market engagement sessions on 2nd, 8th, and 23rd April 2026, with the formal notice expected on 20th May 2026. The initiative is a collaboration with NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, showcasing a commitment to person-centred, strength-based service delivery.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for a variety of business types, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish or expand their presence in the realm of community and health services. Businesses that align with Wigan Council's values and are dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing will find this framework particularly lucrative. It encompasses a wide spectrum of services such as home-based care, housing-related support, specialist services, and community opportunities supporting individual empowerment and wellbeing. Engaging in this tender can result in lasting partnerships with sub-central government bodies and bolster business growth within the region. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the pre-market engagement sessions to explore potential collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Living Ethical Framework

Notice Description

Wigan Council and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB) Wigan Locality are committed to meeting the needs and aspirations of people to live valued lives in their own homes and communities. A fundamental part of this is the provision of the best possible asset-based support delivered by a skilled, caring and compassionate workforce. The development of the Community Living Ethical Framework is intended to establish a strong partnership of the very best providers, all of whom share our values, attitudes and behaviours and an absolute commitment to helping people to live happy and fulfilled lives. The Community Living Ethical Framework will deliver a transformed model of ethical, asset-based care and support, meeting the needs and aspirations of people to live fulfilled lives in their own home and communities.

Planning Information

We would love to hear from businesses of all shapes and sizes, from VCFSE organisations and smaller local businesses as well as those who are already more widely established and delivering these types of services. What's most important is that we work alongside businesses and providers who think like we do, who share our values and are invested in and are equally committed to the Borough and want to give back to the people that live here delivering the best possible outcomes for our communities. We are looking for long term partnerships so, if it sounds like we would be a good match and you would like to hear more about it, we would love you to come along and chat to us at one of our pre-market engagement sessions. When and where: The dates and venues are: 2nd April, 9am - 1pm - St Peters Pavilion (Hurst St, Wigan WN2 3DN) 8th April, 9am - 1pm - Leigh Miners (Kirby Rd, Leigh WN7 4EF) 23rd April 1pm - 4pm - Microsoft Teams (virtual) Don't worry though, should we reach capacity for all of the sessions we will look to host additional dates. Please register your interest for a session by completing the following Microsoft Forms link: https://forms.office.com/e/DRMiCwVFwe

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037702-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN 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
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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