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title: "Flexible Open Framework for the Provision of Supported Living Services"
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# Flexible Open Framework for the Provision of Supported Living Services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-addb0cc1-eea1-492a-bb19-24e6dccfc872

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## Summary

Derby City Council is seeking to establish a Flexible Open Framework for the provision of Supported Living Services under the Light Touch Regime, aiming to cater to adults and young people aged 16+ with eligible assessed needs within their own accommodation. This initiative will replace the existing Derby City Support and Accommodation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement process involves an open procedure with a tender period ending on 30th January 2025 at 10:00am. The framework will allow participation from partner organizations including Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHS organizations within the D2N2 area, and Derby Homes, utilizing their individual terms and conditions. The project is valued at GBP 158,505,600, with a contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2033. The services pertain to the Health and Social Work Services category, and the procurement method is open with significant inclusiveness for both SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises).

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in various levels of supported living services, enhancing their portfolio and gaining substantial engagements through long-term contracts. The framework is inclusive, encouraging SMEs and VCSEs to participate across multiple Lots, which include low, medium, and high need categories. Businesses experienced in providing tailored social care based on individual needs and possessing appropriate CQC registration are well-suited for this procurement. The requirement for DASH accreditation ensures that only high-standard service providers participate, aligning with regulatory expectations. This framework can significantly contribute to business growth by providing a stable and extensive demand for services within the East Midlands, predominantly around Derby City, facilitating the expansion of their operations and market reach.

## Notice

Derby City Council seeks to create a Flexible Open Framework for the provision of Supported Living Services under the Light Touch Regime of the Contract Regulations 2015, for adults and young people aged 16+ with eligible assessed needs within their own accommodation. This Framework will replace the current Derby City Support and Accommodation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Partner organisations such as Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council (referred to as D2N2), Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS organisations within the D2N2 area and Derby Homes may access the Framework and use the 'Call Off' arrangements, under their own individual terms and conditions. Bidders may apply for one or more of the following Lots: * Lot 1- Low Needs * Lot 2 - Medium Needs * Lot 3 - High Needs There will be no minimum or maximum number of Service Providers that may be successful in each Lot, and no limit on the number of Lots Bidders can be successful in. Bidders must have the appropriate registration with the health and social care regulator for England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the delivery of the regulated activity of personal care to apply. Service Providers will be required to demonstrate competence to deliver the Service to Customers on an individual basis based on their social care assessed needs and preferences, including demonstration of skills and experience required. Bidders, submitting responses that include Service Models for accommodation (Settings) under any LOT, will be required to registered with Decent and Safe Homes (DASH) Derby City Council Accreditation Scheme (DASH) and subsequently accredited, prior to delivering any Support within this Framework. Those Service Providers with existing Customers in Settings via the current DPS must commit to this requirement to be successful and agree to having their Current Settings accredited within 12 months of the commencement of the Framework. Settings may be located within the Derby City area, which is defined as within Derby City or a 10 mile radius of Derby City boundaries. To Clarify, only Bidders submitting responses to delivery the 'Outreach' Service Model under any LOT will not be required to meet the DASH accreditation standard. Additional information: Please note Bidders wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm Thursday 29th January 2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am Friday 30th January 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da1bc7a-6814-4569-b787-5c3c862c4075 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,505,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,505,600 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 35 |
| Supplier names | ACTION DEAFNESS; ANGEL AND STAR CARE SERVICES; BRIGHT INTERGRATED CARE; BWA HEALTH AND CARE SERVICES; CARE GIVERS; COMMUNITY LINKS SUPPORT; CREATIVE SUPPORT; CRISTAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES; DKM HEALTHCARE; EDEN HOUSING & SUPPORT; ELLIE SUNRISE HEALTHCARE; FIRST CHOICE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; FOSSE HEALTHCARE; GLOBAL SUPPORT AND CARE; I CARE (GB; JS SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES; KEY 2 CARE; LILY OF THE VALLEY CARE; LORDGRACE DELIGHT HEALTHCARE; NASSH HEALTHCARE; NATIONWIDE CARE SERVICES; NOVA CARE STAFFING & RECRUITMENT; OAKLANDS SUPPORT; POSSABILITIES; PROFAD CARE AGENCY; QUALITY CARE (EM; RIDGE VIEW SUPPORTED LIVING; RIGHT CARE SERVICES; ROSE MOUNT SUPPORTED LIVING; SHILOH HEALTHCARE SERVICES; STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE; THERA EAST MIDLANDS TRADING; TRANSFORMING SUPPORT (BIRMINGHAM; VOYAGE 1 LIMITED TRADING AS VOYAGE CARE; WISE HOME CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da1bc7a-6814-4569-b787-5c3c862c4075
- 19 Dec 2024 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9241a858-4399-4a02-9d4a-a0077e09abd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da1bc7a-6814-4569-b787-5c3c862c4075
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9241a858-4399-4a02-9d4a-a0077e09abd9
  19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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