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25004 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Accommodation for People with Autism and Learning Disabilities 18-64

Cambridgeshire County Council

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09 Sep 2026 at 12:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is commissioning supported accommodation and social work services for adults aged 18 to 64 with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs who have been, or are at risk of becoming, homeless. The service is intended to help residents develop independent-living skills, move towards more independent accommodation and sustain that transition. The current model uses three properties in central Cambridge: one focused on developing independence and two supporting people to sustain it. Staff are required on site seven days a week, with support tailored to each person’s needs and experience. The provider must offer equivalent property or properties in central Cambridge. This is a public social care service for accommodation-based support, bought by Cambridgeshire County Council.

The process has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure. It is a light-touch services procurement with one lot. Enquiries had to be submitted by 1 October 2026 at 23:59, and tender responses were due by 8 October 2026 at 12:00. The council’s award decision was scheduled for 23 November 2026 at 23:59. The contract is planned to run from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with an option for one 36-month extension to 31 January 2032. The estimated value is £1,295,865 excluding VAT, or £1,555,038 including VAT. Bids are assessed on quality at 70% and price at 30%. Responses are submitted electronically in English through the council’s supplier portal.

This opportunity suits providers experienced in supported accommodation and social care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and homelessness risk. Strong candidates will be able to secure and operate equivalent accommodation in central Cambridge, provide continuous on-site staffing seven days a week, and deliver person-centred support based on individual needs and lived experience. The service calls for practical expertise in developing independent-living skills, supporting moves into more independent accommodation and helping residents sustain those arrangements. Providers should be able to manage several properties or an equivalent accommodation model, maintain reliable staffing across the week and coordinate support for adults with complex or overlapping needs. Organisations already delivering housing-related support, specialist care or community-based independence services are likely to be well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25004 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Accommodation for People with Autism and Learning Disabilities 18-64

Notice Description

25004 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Accommodation for People with Autism and Learning Disabilities 18-64. The Authority currently 3 properties located in the centre of Cambridge for adults (18-64) with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs who have been or are at risk of homelessness. Property A aims to help people develop independent living skills so that they can transition to more independent accommodation, properties B & C and sustain this. Staff are onsite 7 days a week to provide support which is tailored to the individual's needs and experiences . The Provider must be able to provide equivalent property(ies) within central Cambridge in order to deliver this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f58a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085349-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,295,865 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,295,865 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cambridgeshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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