Planning

Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is in the planning stage of the "Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework" procurement process. This project, centred in Wallasey, UKD74 region, United Kingdom, falls under the health and social work services category, with an emphasis on community, social, and personal services. The initiative aims to contract a range of services supporting adults in Wirral to live independently with robust community ties. The procurement is set to begin with a future notice on 3 August 2026, leading up to a contract commencing on 26 October 2026 and concluding on 25 October 2034. An open procedure is being followed, underpinned by the light-touch regime, and a framework agreement will be established.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses to contribute to community welfare while securing long-term contracts. The framework seeks diverse, high-quality service providers, making it well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in supported living, day opportunities, short breaks, and innovative service delivery will find this procurement particularly relevant. The commitment to flexibility and inclusiveness in service provision presents a platform for businesses to expand their offerings and establish long-standing relationships with the local government and community.

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Notice Title

Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of the Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework is to commission a diverse, high-quality and sustainable range of services that enable adults in Wirral to live with choice, independence and strong connections to their local communities. The framework will secure provision across Supported Living (including outreach and accommodation based support), Day Opportunities, Short Breaks and Innovation and Future need services. It is intended to ensure that support is flexible, inclusive and responsive to local need, reflecting the diverse communities of Wirral and the lived experiences of people who draw on care and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045909-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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