---
title: "Various Supported Living contracts for people with a learning disability, autistic people or mental health"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0526ba"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# Various Supported Living contracts for people with a learning disability, autistic people or mental health

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0526ba

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## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for various Supported Living contracts, focusing on services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and physical or sensory impairments. As of 27th May 2025, the procurement is in the planning stage. The council is a sub-central government public authority located in Blackburn, United Kingdom. The procurement is intended to support infrastructure and services in the local area, with an open procedure planned. The estimated gross value of the tender is £102 million, and services are expected to commence on 1st April 2026, running potentially until 31st March 2033, subject to renewals. Key industry categories involved include education, training, and health and social work services, and the next procurement notice is anticipated on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported living services, particularly those equipped to cater to diverse needs such as learning disabilities and mental health support. Enterprises including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this an attractive opportunity. The open procurement method facilitates widespread participation, allowing for innovative solutions and competitive offerings. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive and tailored support services that align with the specified needs of the Blackburn community could benefit greatly from this tender.

## Notice

Supported Living contracts for people with a learning disability, autistic people or mental health, to provide facilities for people in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The requirement for services in association for supported living and accommodation services. The services will seek to work with providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs This service will be developed to deliver support and accommodation services for people with: a learning disability, a mental health problem, a physical and/or sensory impairment, autism.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027635-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 09:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027635-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027635-2025
  27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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