Tender

RE-OPENING - Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing Council has issued a tender for the re-opening of a Light Touch Framework (LTF) for Supported Accommodation and Semi-Independent Living for Young People, primarily aimed at service provision within Region 1, which includes the 32 London councils, along with Surrey and Buckinghamshire. The tender is currently at the 'tender' stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 6th July 2026. The framework will run for a total duration of 8 years, with potential extensions, beginning on 1st October 2026. The procurement method applied is an open procedure under the active legal framework, compliant with the UK Procurement Act 2023/54. This invitation presents an unlimited capacity for providers to join across two main lots, focusing on services for young people aged 16 and above, with differing requirements based on registrational status with Ofsted.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social services, particularly those offering social work services with or without accommodation. Suited to both established businesses and SMEs in the specified regions, the framework allows for flexible participation with lots reopening twice annually to accommodate varying provider capabilities and regional requirements. Providers with relevant expertise in supported accommodation and semi-independent living are encouraged to apply, as these services are crucial for local councils, and aligning offers with quality and economic criteria could lead to substantial contract awards under this £300 million framework. The framework is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, making it an inclusive opportunity for a broad range of service providers.

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Notice Title

RE-OPENING - Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People

Notice Description

Reopening of the Light Touch Framework (LTF) for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People - for REGION 1 ONLY. Region 1- This will include service locations within the 32 London councils and also the councils of Surrey and Buckinghamshire. If you do NOT fall into this region please do not apply. If you have already applied and been successful you do NOT need to apply again. London Borough of Ealing is working with the West London Alliance members and other local authorities have established a light touch Framework, for a total duration of 8 years (4+2+2) starting on 1/4/2026, to procure and commission Supported accommodation and semi independent living services for Young people. This light touch framework is now reopening for new applicants who qualify for Region 1. The light touch framework consists of an unlimited number of providers in two lots: Lot 1 for the provision of supported accommodation (for young people aged 16-17 year) by Ofsted registered providers; and Lot 2 semi-independent accommodation (for Young people aged 18+) from providers that are not Ofsted registered and the provision of floating support. Providers can apply for both lots. This is a Flexible light touch framework as outlined by Section 45 of the Procurement Act and which shall be re-opened at least twice annually. The West London Alliance and Ealing Council reserves the right to change the frequency of the openings and also open specific lots and regions based on their sufficiency requirements. The London Borough of Ealing and the West London Alliance are working with local authority partners in Barnet, Harrow, Brent, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith and Fulham reserve the right to open, amend and create additional regions in the future based on the needs of Local Authorities. The estimated value of the services to be purchased for the entire duration of the Framework is purely indicative and cannot be guaranteed. Please see tender documents for more information. Ref: Pipeline Notice: 2025/S 000-026556 Ref: UK4 Notice: 2025/S 000-038518

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension of 2+ 2 (up to 4 additional years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052448-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

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