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05 Aug 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council is seeking tenders for a framework related to Small and Cluster Supported Living Schemes. This tender, titled "Framework for Small and Cluster Supported Living Schemes," falls under the social work services category and is located within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, specifically in the UKC11 region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with important deadlines including the tender submission deadline on 7th September 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 28th August 2026. The procurement method being used is the open procedure, which allows for both with and without reopening of competition. The framework agreement is scheduled to run until 31st March 2031 and is governed by the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in supported living services, particularly those catering to individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorder. The framework is divided into multiple lots, each catering to different supported living schemes within the region. Businesses experienced in providing care services, especially those with Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration, are well-positioned to compete for these opportunities. With a total value of £12,000,000, the tender is open to SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a platform for significant business growth for successful bidders in the social care services industry.

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Notice Title

Framework for Small and Cluster Supported Living Schemes

Notice Description

Framework for Small and Cluster Supported Living Schemes, which is split into 2 lots of schemes in the same geographical location within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The Framework will deliver supported living services to adult individuals with Mental Health Conditions, Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder support needs

Lot Information

Sycamore, Fairview and Grangefield Schemes

Supported Living Services in line with Supported Living Service Specification for assessed needs as identified in their Individual Care and Support Plan. This may include shared Hours, 1:1 hours and sleepover nights or waking nights. Will also involve supported access to the local community.

Options: 2 x options to extend the Contract for 12 months following expiry of initial term,

Renewal: 2 x optional 12 month extensions

Churchland, Stafford/Thornaby, South Rd Schemes

Supported Living Services in line with Supported Living Service Specification for assessed needs as identified in their Individual Care and Support Plan. This may include shared Hours, 1:1 hours and sleepover nights or waking nights. Will also involve supported access to the local community. In lot 2 area

Options: 2 x options to extend the Contract for 12 months following expiry of initial term,

Renewal: 2 x optional 12month extensions

Supported Living Schemes - Exclusive Rights

Supported Living Services in line with Supported Living Service Specification for assessed needs as identified in their Individual Care and Support Plan. This may include shared Hours, 1:1 hours and sleepover nights or waking nights. Will also involve supported access to the local community. These Schemes present an Exclusive Right for the incumbent to to deliver the services

Options: 2 x options to extend the Contract for 12 months following expiry of initial term,

Renewal: 2 x optional 12month extensions

Approved Provider - No current Scheme

Providers who can demonstrate require CQC registration and experience but do not wish to compete for Lots 1 and 2

Options: 2 x options to extend the Contract for 12 months following expiry of initial term,

Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dce2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074385-2026
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH 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
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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