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PSR - Notice of intention to follow MSPP - Specialist Provider Support for a Young Person with Complex Needs (Individual)

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is planning a procurement process for a specialist provider to offer support services to a young person with complex needs under the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider process. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the expectation to initiate the tender through expressions of interest (EOI). The services required fall under the health and social work category (CPV code: 85000000), with an estimated annual value of £620,000. Interested providers should focus on delivering skilled accommodation and support in Cheshire or Staffordshire, although other locations may be considered. Key dates include the release of future notices on 3rd April 2026, with EOIs open for 14 working days from request.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke accommodation and care for individuals with disabilities and complex health conditions. Providers skilled in addressing fluctuating needs linked to learning disabilities, autism, and syndromes such as Phelan McDermid Syndrome are well-suited to respond. Companies that demonstrate regulatory compliance, robust safeguarding practices, and financial viability will be competitive in this procurement process. The contract involves an in-depth evaluation of provider capabilities followed by careful planning and transition preparation, offering substantial business growth prospects for experienced care providers.

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Notice Title

PSR - Notice of intention to follow MSPP - Specialist Provider Support for a Young Person with Complex Needs (Individual)

Notice Description

We are seeking expressions of interest from specialist providers able to offer high quality, skilled, and person centred accommodation and support for a young man who will turn 18 in September 2026. He will require a bespoke accommodation, care, and support package to meet his complex needs as he transitions into adulthood. The young man has: * Learning disability * Autism * Phelan McDermid Syndrome (PMS) His presentation is fluctuating and complex, including: * Cycles of excited catatonia * Variable attention and engagement * Significant sensory needs * A range of behaviours of concern * Periods of regression related to PMS * Strong enjoyment of social interaction, humour, and hands on, practical activities He requires a stable, confident, well trained staff team who can provide: * Predictable structure * Relational, warm, engaging support * Skilled, specialist approaches tailored to his daily fluctuating needs Please note that all providers expressing an interest will be subject to due diligence checks, including verification of regulatory compliance, safeguarding practices, quality ratings, and financial viability. Estimated annual care and support cost is shown below as PS620,000 and calculated on 3 carers 24hrs per day (maximum care package)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Using the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider process. Process being followed: 1. EOI Case Study Responses being requested 2. Shortlist Providers & issue clarification questions 3. Evaluate Provider Proposals 4. Invite Providers to Panel Matching Meeting with Parents 5. Selected Provider; planning visits and transition preparation 6. Contract Award & Mobilisation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023690-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

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