--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037e81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037e81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037e81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037e81.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-30" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18 Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037e81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037e81.json) ## Summary Medway Council has issued a procurement notice for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) concerning the provision of Supported Living services for adults aged over 18. The procurement is classified under the Health and social work services industry category, and it is specifically targeted at the UKJ41 region encompassing Chatham, United Kingdom. The latest update to this tender was made on 30th September 2025. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with an original active tender phase having concluded on 2nd December 2022. This initiative is intended to find providers that can deliver specialist care and support services under a restricted procedure method, allowing for selective procurement of services. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in supported living services, particularly those experienced in working with individuals with various conditions, including learning disabilities, autism, and mental health issues. Businesses equipped to offer tailored, person-centred support are in demand, with the opportunity to be included in a DPS that segments services into three lots: one for lower needs, one for higher needs, and a specialist support category. The focus on creating a resilient marketplace with quality and appropriately skilled providers offers room for growth and stability for service providers. Companies within the health and social care sectors aiming to expand their service areas could greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process, ensuring a good fit with the goal to enhance service quality and availability in the Medway area. ## Notice Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18 ### Lot Information Support at accommodation meeting lower needs To include, but not limited to: - budgeting/income maximisation - support to coordinate and attend appointments - managing and maintaining personal hygiene - maintaining their home environment - enabling social inclusion and community involvement - ensuring adequate nutrition and support towards a healthy lifestyle - medication compliance - support to access suitable gainful daytime activity - support planning with individual goals - managing and maintaining their tenancy - developing capabilities and skills to progress to more independent living - night support (sleep in or waking night) would not be included Options: The duration of the DPS may be later amended or extended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised. Support at accommodation meeting higher needs To include (in addition to lower level), but not limited to: - regular supervision throughout the day - behaviour management - support with eating, feeding, personal care or other activities of daily living - medication administration - support to manage clients' lives in the short and long term - help developing clients' skills to become independent or more independent with activities of daily living - all accommodation with night support (either sleep in or waking night) would fall into this category - night support (sleep in or waking night) to be nine hours - higher support providers are required to be CQC registered, and staff training levels should be appropriate. Options: The duration of the DPS may be later amended or extended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised. Specialist Support Providers with specialisms in complex challenging behaviour including violent and forensic behaviour and substance use. - not necessarily required to be CQC registered but will be required to provide details of significant relevant experience - specialist support services are likely to be tailored to meet a particular individual's need Options: The duration of the DPS may be later amended or extended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061022-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2025 at 15:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061022-2025 - 2 Nov 2022 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030999-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/26K6S6649P - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58K8ZG94X9 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VR4WF769B2 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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