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Adult Social Care Enablement Pathway Framework

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 09:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently initiating the planning stage for a tender titled "Adult Social Care Enablement Pathway Framework," falling under the services sector, specifically health and social work. This project is aimed at services for adults aged 18+ with eligible needs under the Care Act 2014, focusing on supported accommodation. Interested parties are invited for preliminary engagement, with virtual sessions scheduled on 29th and 31st July 2026. This procurement process aligns with the light-touch regime and anticipates a gross contract value of £60 million. The expected start for the contract is 1st May 2027, with provisions for renewal by 30th April 2034, located in Northampton, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in supported accommodation services or health and social care sectors. Companies with experience in dealing with autism, mental health, physical, or learning disabilities will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth. Participation in the preliminary market engagement can provide valuable insights into the business model to be adopted and allow potential bidders to align with the Council's expectations. Firms positioned to deliver innovative and effective social work services with accommodation will be well-placed to compete for this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Social Care Enablement Pathway Framework

Notice Description

Adult Social Care Enablement Pathway Framework for people aged 18+ who have eligible needs under the Care Act 2014

Planning Information

West Northamptonshire Council Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning wish to engage with the care and support provider market to gain feedback on the model for an Adult Social Care Enablement Pathway Framework for people aged 18+ who have eligible needs under the Care Act 2014. The framework will be focussed on supported accommodation environments which support people to move onto independent living. Providers who have experience of delivering supported accommodation services to people who have adult social care eligible needs arising from autism, mental health, physical disability or a learning disability are encouraged to attend this meeting so we can gain your views on the model. Two virtual sessions will be held via Microsoft teams. These virtual sessions will be held on Wednesday 29.07.26 15.00-16.00 and Friday 31.07.26 10am-11am. Should you wish to attend the meeting please contact WNCCommissioning@westnorthants.gov.uk advising which session you would like to attend so the correct invitation with teams link enclosed can be sent out to you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066627-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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