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title: "Supported Living Services Open Framework - Second Reopening 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a203"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL"
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# Supported Living Services Open Framework - Second Reopening 2024

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a203

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council is undertaking the procurement process for the "Supported Living Services Open Framework - Second Reopening 2024". This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and focuses on developing supported living opportunities for adults aged 18 years and over with various conditions including learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and physical disabilities. The open procedure process is part of a framework agreement, and bids are open to new providers while previous successful providers are not required to rebid. Key deadlines include the tender closing on 8 April 2024, with the award period starting the same day. The framework has a contract period starting from 3 January 2022 to 2 January 2026 with the possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services. With an estimated value of £86.83 million, it allows a wide range of providers, including those newly registered without a CQC rating, to bid and participate. The framework requires providers to have a Good CQC rating and a local presence within 25 miles of the Civic Offices, ensuring added opportunities for local businesses. Engaging in this framework can help businesses expand their service offerings, enhance their credibility through partnerships with a public authority, and secure a substantial contract over the next few years as they contribute to essential community services.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council wishes to develop the range and number of supported living opportunities for adults aged 18 years and over, from the following client groups: Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder Dual Learning Disability and Mental Health Dual Learning Disability and Autism Older People Mental Health Sensory Impairment Physical Disability Acquired Brain Injury We are re-opening the Framework Agreement, as defined in the form of Framework Agreement, to allow new providers to bid for the support services enabling a fresh approach whilst allowing previous providers to continue with their support. Providers who have been successful on the initial Framework won't be required to submit a bid in this round.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Milton Keynes City Council wishes to develop the range and number of supported living opportunities for adults aged 18 years and over, from the following client groups: Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder Dual Learning Disability and Mental Health Dual Learning Disability and Autism Older People Mental Health Sensory Impairment Physical Disability Acquired Brain Injury We are re-opening the Framework Agreement for the second time, as defined in the form of Framework Agreement, to allow new providers to bid for the support services enabling a fresh approach whilst allowing previous providers to continue with their support. Providers who have been successful on the initial Framework won't be required to submit a bid in this round.

Renewal: 2 year optional extension.Please note this is the second re-opening of the framework so the contract start date is anticipated to be 02/0/2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001850-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,838,000 |
| Lots value | £86,838,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 34 |
| Supplier names | 247 EXCELLENT QUALITY CARE; ALINA HOMECARE SPECIALIST CARE; ANGLO SUPPORT AND HOUSING; ASSISTED LIVING CARE GROUP; AUTISM CARE (UK; CAMPHILL MILTON KEYNES COMMUNITIES; CARE SUPPORT MK; CHOICE SUPPORT; DESTINY INTERNATIONAL CARE; DIMENSIONS (UK; EASTVIEW HEALTHCARE SERVICES; EJC GROUP; EXCEED SUPPORT SERVICES; EXCELCARE24; FAVOUR HEALTH; FIRSTCARE (GB; GRAY HEALTHCARE; HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION; INTRUST CARE; KNIGHTINGLES HEALTHCARE; MACINTYRE CARE; MIDCO CARE; NEXT STEP SUPPORT; NEXT STEPS; PRECIOUS HOMES SUPPORT; PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CARE AND SUPPORT (PARCS; PROFAD CARE AGENCY; PROTEA CARE HOMES (KENT; SALUTEM LD BIDCO IV; SSA QUALITY CARE; THE DISABILITIES TRUST; THE FREMANTLE TRUST; TURNING POINT; VITAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001850-2025
- 20 Feb 2024 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005555-2024
- 19 Dec 2022 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035913-2022
- 1 Apr 2021 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006802-2021

## Notice URLs

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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
- https://www.in-tendorganiser.co.uk/milton-keynes

## Provenance

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