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title: "Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0448d8"
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# Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0448d8

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## Summary

South Tyneside Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework". This process relates to the health and social work services category and will serve the Borough of South Tyneside (UKC22). The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, with the most recent update on 29 July 2025. The framework, classified under CPV 85000000, began on 1 July 2024 and has been extended to 23 February 2029. It operates a flexible framework agreement allowing providers to join every six months, with applications next opening on 1 November 2025. The open procedure enables unlimited providers who meet the criteria to join at any time throughout the framework's duration.

This tender presents extensive business growth opportunities, specifically for organisations involved in delivering health and social care services. It invites bids from providers with existing CQC registration and proven expertise in services for adults with either learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health needs, grouped into two lots. Businesses best suited to compete include those with a demonstrated track record in similar fields and a commitment to high-quality care. The flexible nature of the framework offers a recurring opportunity every six months for potential bidders, ensuring a continuous and evolving pool of suppliers.

## Notice

The purpose of this Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) is to create a list of Providers who can offer high quality independent supported living services for adult with high level care and support needs. In order to deliver this Contract, you will be required to evidence that you hold current CQC registration for the provision of Personal Care for the particular client group you are bidding for and have a proven track record of delivering similar services. The Council is creating this FFA without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification. The Flexible Framework Agreement (Contract) will be an open framework for new applications every three months throughout the duration of the Contract to give Providers the opportunity to join the FFA during its life. The Contract consists of 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Learning Disabilities and / or Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lot 2 - Mental Health Needs Applicants may apply for one or both lots. Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN714950. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.

### Lot Information

Learning disabilities and / or Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Provision of independent supported living services to people with a learning disability and / or neurodevelopmental disorders. Additional information: The initial framework period is 48 months, with the option to extend by 2 x 24 month periods commencing 1 July 2024.

Mental Health Needs

Independent Supported Living services for people with mental health needs. Additional information: The initial framework will be for 48 months, with the option to extend by 2 x 24 months, commencing 1 July 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043874-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,000,000 |
| Lots value | £124,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ASHDOWN CARE HOMES; BE CARING; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; COQUET TRUST; CREATIVE SUPPORT; DIMENSIONS PERSONALISED SUPPORT; ESSENTIAL CARE AND SUPPORT; FLEXIBLE SUPPORT OPTIONS; INSPIRED CARE; LIFEWAYS COMMUNITY CARE; POTENSIAL LTD TRADING AS POTENS; RETHINK TRADING; SAINT JOHN OF GOD HOSPITALLER SERVICES; ST ANNE'S COMMUNITY SERVICES; SUNDERLAND HOME CARE ASSOCIATES (20-20; UNITED RESPONSE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 12:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043874-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 09:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018666-2025
- 3 Feb 2025 at 08:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003401-2025
- 2 Aug 2024 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024251-2024
- 15 Mar 2024 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008293-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://open-uk.org/
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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