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Market Engagement - 26194 Supported Living Framework V2

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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23 Oct 2026 at 14:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Oct 2026 at 14:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a supported living services framework for Dudley. The services fall within social work and related services, including provision with or without accommodation. The council is consulting providers on the feasibility of possible pricing models, how services might be called off from the framework, suitable locations and accommodation arrangements. The work is intended for people who need supported living, though the specific service requirements and accommodation model are still being explored. This is a framework-based services procurement, rather than a request for suppliers to submit tenders at this stage.

The process is at planning and the council is undertaking preliminary market engagement; there is no invitation to tender at this stage. The council expects to publish a future notice by 5 January 2027. The engagement questionnaire is due by 9 November 2026. The planned framework contract period is 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030, with a possible extension to 31 July 2035. The procurement is planned as one lot, with a framework agreement. No procedure or evaluation basis is set out yet, and no contract value or budget is stated. The market engagement is to inform the feasibility of the service and commercial arrangements, not to select suppliers for the future framework.

The council is seeking feedback from both existing supported living providers in Dudley and prospective new providers, so organisations with experience delivering supported living locally may be well placed to contribute. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable for the planned procurement. Providers can use the engagement to inform the council’s thinking on pricing, call-off arrangements, locations and accommodation. This is a preparation stage: participation in the scoping discussion does not guarantee selection or provide a competitive advantage in a later procurement. The service model and requirements are still being explored, so providers with insight into practical delivery and accommodation options can help shape the emerging approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - 26194 Supported Living Framework V2

Notice Description

Dudley Supported Living Market Engagement Survey We are seeking feedback from supported living providers both prospective new providers and existing providers operating in Dudley to ascertain feasibility on: - Potential pricing models - Potential call-off arrangements - Potential location requirements - Potential accommodation arrangements Participation in this scoping discussion does not guarantee selection nor does it afford any provider a competitive advantage in any future procurement. The market engagement questionnaire can be accessed from the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=P-un5irsFkKT3oI9JzsdA1-a60yCAP5Hiu3IAhyk7lZUMk4xTkExWkxZTU5PT0VCRzA2QlRJNFhLQS4u&route=shorturl https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/blackcountryportal/home

Planning Information

We are seeking feedback from supported living providers both prospective new providers and existing providers operating in Dudley to ascertain feasibility on: -Potential pricing models -Potential call-off arrangements -Potential location requirements -Potential accommodation arrangements Participation in this scoping discussion does not guarantee selection nor does it afford any provider a competitive advantage in any future procurement. The market engagement questionnaire can be accessed from the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=P-un5irsFkKT3oI9JzsdA1-a60yCAP5Hiu3IAhyk7lZUMk4xTkExWkxZTU5PT0VCRzA2QlRJNFhLQS4u&route=shorturl https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/blackcountryportal/home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078f31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100572-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20273 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 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
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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