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title: "Inclusive Lives Framework Agreement: Part 1: Supported Living"
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# Inclusive Lives Framework Agreement: Part 1: Supported Living

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-713a8390-a234-4e56-a72e-53b878af33b0

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## Summary

Southampton City Council, in collaboration with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, has awarded the "Inclusive Lives Framework Agreement: Part 1: Supported Living." This procurement establishes a framework for commissioning social care supported living services under the Council's Inclusive Lives agenda. The framework, set to commence on 4th November 2024, will run for an initial term of 6 years and 5 months, with optional extensions up to 9 years and 5 months. The contract, valued at £275,000,000, falls under the "Health and Social Work Services" industry category and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement followed an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations 74-76).

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly for those specialising in supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and neurodiversity. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it provides a platform for service providers to support individuals in achieving independent living and personal goals. The wide scope and extended contract duration offer stability and potential for long-term partnerships, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced social care providers looking to expand their impact and service footprint in the health and social work sector.

## Notice

This procurement establishes a framework agreement ("the Framework") as a procurement vehicle for the commissioning and procurement, by Southampton City Council ("the Council") and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board ("the ICB"), of social care supported living services under the Council's Inclusive Lives commissioning agenda. The procurement was conducted under the "Light Touch Regime" in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Regulations 74-76. The services will primarily - but not exclusively - be for adults with lived experience of learning disability and / or mental health conditions and comparable needs, neurodiversity (including autism) and individuals in receipt of continuing health care services. The procurement sought to source a range of experienced service suppliers to the Framework to support the Council and the ICB in its aim of generating opportunities for individuals to experience inclusive lives through access to good quality supported living and outreach services enabling them to maximise their capacity to live independently and achieve their identified goals and outcomes. The Framework will commence from 4th November 2024 with an initial term of 6 years and 5 months (i.e. 77 months). The Council will have the option to extend the Framework Agreement term, by up to three further periods each of one year in length, so that the maximum length of the Framework Agreement will be 9 years and 5 months (i.e. 113 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6ef691-a9f4-408d-b438-1bb8ae9ec47c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 48 |
| Supplier names | ABLETRUST CARE; AGINCARE ENABLE; ALINA HOMECARE SPECIALIST CARE; AUCKLAND CARE; BAYVIEW HEALTHCARE; BIG HEARTS RECRUITMENT; BLUESTAR CARE & SUPPORT; CARE MANAGERS; CARE24 RECRUITMENT; CARELIFE; CARING AT HOME; CHOICE CARE GROUP; CITY HEALTHCARE AGENCY; CM SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; CRAEGMOOR SUPPORTING YOU; DIMENSIONS PERSONALISED SUPPORT; DOLPHIN HOMES; HEARTVIEW CARE SERVICES; HIGHLANDS CARE SOLUTIONS; IMPRESSIONS CARE SOLUTIONS; INSPIRE SUPPORT WORKERS; KEYS PCE; LIFEWAYS COMMUNITY CARE; LIFEWAYS SIL; MIDCO CARE; MILESTONE SUPPORT SERVICES; MINSTEAD TRUST; ONECARE; PBS4; POTENSIAL LTD - TA POTENS; PRIORITY PLUS CARE; QUALIFIED CARE; QUALITCARE 247; QUALITY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY; SOCIAL CARE IN ACTION T/A SCA CARE; SOUTHVALE CARE; SWIFT CARE SERVICES; THE AVENUES TRUST GROUP, TRADING AS AUTISM HAMPSHIRE; THE LITTLE ROBINS CARE SERVICE; THE YOU TRUST; TRUSTMARK CARE; TWO SAINTS; VENTURE PEOPLE; VOYAGE 1; WESSEX REGIONAL CARE; WESTLAKES CARERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6ef691-a9f4-408d-b438-1bb8ae9ec47c
- 18 Jun 2024 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c739137-5f9f-4bb5-bf70-1857e6b70984
- 5 May 2023 at 14:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f186738-258c-4852-ba5b-6147c2145d88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6ef691-a9f4-408d-b438-1bb8ae9ec47c
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c739137-5f9f-4bb5-bf70-1857e6b70984
  18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f186738-258c-4852-ba5b-6147c2145d88
  5th May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  To request your attendance and for additional details concerning these market engagement opportunities, please register - by end of Wednesday 14th June - on Southampton City Council's Proactis e-procurement portal at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Suppliers not already registered with Proactis should register by selecting the 'Register' option and completing details as requested. Once registered, full details about the market engagement can then be accessed and downloaded from the Proactis e-portal by clicking on the "Opportunities" tile and using the search bar to search for " Southampton Inclusive Lives Online Market Engagement Event" (project reference REQ/1000171 ).
- https://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal-instructions/
  Tender Portal Guidance

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