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title: "Supported Living Open Framework - AWARD"
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# Supported Living Open Framework - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41879400-cc31-4a8c-ae97-f70262b21bf8

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Supported Living Open Framework - AWARD," is managed by Milton Keynes Council with a focus on social work and related services. The contracting authority aims to enhance supported living opportunities for adults over 18, catering to various client groups like those with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The contract, valued between £40 million and £60 million, commenced on 15 October 2021 and will run until 14 October 2025. Suppliers were required to submit their bids by 17 May 2021, with all services being procured through an open procedure framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the social care sector, particularly those specialising in supported living services. Companies that can showcase innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet the diverse needs of clients are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, thus enabling a competitive landscape that fosters quality care and support for various vulnerable groups in the community.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council wishes to develop the range and number of supported living opportunities for adults aged 18 years and over, from the following client groups: o Learning Disability, o Autism Spectrum Disorder o Dual Learning Disability & Mental Health o Dual Learning Disability & Autism o Older People o Mental Health o Sensory Impairment o Physical Disability o Acquired Brain Injury Supported Living is a core element of The Council's social care provision. The Service is required to meet the needs and wishes of Milton Keynes residents assessed as eligible for these services and who require a range of support to maintain their independence in the community. The support commissioned will be based on assessed need and will potentially be different for each individual. The Council wishes to work with Providers who can demonstrate and deliver a progressive model of Supported Living which achieves and maintains value for money, and which can meet the outcomes and support needs of our service users and promote independence. All Supported Living Services will be procured via an Open Framework. Providers must be enrolled onto the framework in order to receive any referrals and deliver Supported Living packages to clients with assessed needs. The framework will be opened to new providers yearly, on the anniversary of the date of the start of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d799cfb-8708-40b5-9a2b-1a5031a7e347 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 14 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 35 |
| Supplier names | 09214388; 247 EXCELLENT QUALITY CARE; ALINA HOMECARE SPECIALIST CARE; ANGLO SUPPORT AND HOUSING; ASSISTED LIVING CARE GROUP; CAMPHILL MILTON KEYNES COMMUNITIES; CARE SUPPORT MK; CHOICE SUPPORT; CLEARWATER CARE (GROUP; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; DESTINY INTERNATIONAL CARE; DIMENSIONS (UK; EASTVIEW HEALTHCARE SERVICES; EJC GROUP; EXCEED SUPPORT SERVICES; EXCELCARE24; FIRST CARE (GB; FREMANTLE TRUST; GRAY HEALTHCARE; HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION; INTRUST CARE; KNIGHTINGLES HEALTHCARE; LIFEWAYS COMMUNITY CARE; MACINTYRE; MIDCO CARE; NEXT STEP SUPPORT; NEXT STEPS; PRECIOUS HOMES; PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CARE AND SUPPORT (PARCS; PROFAD CARE AGENCY; PROTEA CARE HOMES (KENT; SSA QUALITY CARE; THE DISABILITIES TRUST; TURNING POINT; VITAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 12:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d799cfb-8708-40b5-9a2b-1a5031a7e347
- 30 Mar 2022 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d799cfb-8708-40b5-9a2b-1a5031a7e347

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d799cfb-8708-40b5-9a2b-1a5031a7e347
  30th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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