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TenderUpdate

22 May 2026 at 15:24

Tender

21 May 2026 at 16:29

Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 14:38

Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council, in collaboration with the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (Wigan Locality), has announced the tender for the "Community Living Ethical Framework," focusing on health and social work services. This procurement seeks to deliver high-quality, strengths-based community support through ethical partnerships. Located in the UK (region UKD3), the procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline for tender submissions set for 17 June 2026. The process follows an open, competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with potential awards finalised by 10 September 2026. The framework, operational until 2034, values the gross amount of £840 million and offers a significant investment opportunity for involved parties.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those within health care, social services, and related sectors. Firms that align with the ethical and community-focused values of Wigan Council will be well-positioned to flourish. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the framework does not limit the number of suppliers and promotes the integration of diverse community services. This initiative not only promises business growth but also contributes to the social value and sustainable development of the Wigan community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Living Ethical Framework

Notice Description

Wigan Council and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (Wigan Locality) are committed to enabling people to live fulfilled and valued lives in their own homes and communities. Central to this ambition is the delivery of high quality, ethical, asset based support by a skilled, caring and compassionate workforce. The Community Living Ethical Framework has been developed to establish strong, values based partnerships with high quality providers who share this commitment. The Framework will be the Council's primary mechanism for commissioning with confidence ethical providers who deliver strengths based, community focused support, while recognising and valuing the essential contribution of their workforce. The Framework seeks to support a transformed model of care and support that focuses on people's strengths, networks and aspirations, enabling them to live independently and remain connected within their local communities. All providers on the Community Living Ethical Framework will demonstrate: *That people have real control over their care and support, actively engaging residents, local communities and partners in the co-design and development of support packages. *The difference that they are making to people's lives through a strengths-based approach celebrating and facilitating people's gifts, talents and aspirations. *That they seek solutions that actively plan to avoid or overcome crisis and focus on people within their natural communities, rather than service and organisational boundaries. *That they enable people to develop networks of support in their local communities and increase community connections. *That they take time to listen to a person's own voice, particularly those whose views are not easily heard. *That they fully consider the needs of the family and carers when planning support and care. *That they ensure that support is culturally sensitive and relevant to diverse communities. *That they take into account a person's whole life, including their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048223-2026
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
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
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 3 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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