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title: "North Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the provision of Care and Support in Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Needs Related to Mental Health and/or Autism"
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# North Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the provision of Care and Support in Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Needs Related to Mental Health and/or Autism

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054dba

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council, in conjunction with the Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), has concluded a procurement process for the provision of care and support in supported accommodation geared for individuals with mental health-related issues and autism. The contracting process was carried out under an open procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, employing the Light Touch Regime (LTR) for services. The framework agreement, initially set for a period of 48 months, offers an extension option through two additional 12-month periods, targeting a total of 72 months. The procurement process covers various lots, including services tailored to individuals with mental health needs and autistic individuals, both under standard and enhanced formats. This agreement facilitates service provision within North Northamptonshire, with contracts commencing on 1st June 2026 and potentially running through 31st May 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and those engaged in health and social care services. Suppliers such as Melm Care Solutions Ltd and Action 2 Care Ltd, amongst others, are already involved, highlighting the competitive landscape in these specialised care provisions. Businesses positioned within the Health and social work services (CPV 85000000 classification) and having experience in supported accommodation, skill acquisition programmes, and community reacquaintance services, would be well-suited to leverage growth from this framework. The council encourages collaboration with health colleagues and housing providers, advocating for innovation and adherence to best practices. This initiative not only supports local economic growth but also strengthens service delivery and strategic alliances across the sector.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of care and support within supported accommodation for Individuals with needs related to mental health and / or autism in North Northamptonshire. The support offered under this Framework in short-term accommodation includes care and support which is based around a step-down model for individuals, where key progression aims inclusive of skill acquisition, independence and re-familiarisation with the individual's own community is supported. The Framework aims to support individuals, some of whom may have spent long periods of time in long stay hospital settings as an example, to reacquaint themselves with the community The following Lots detail the Services to be initially procured: * Lot 1 - Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway 1 (a) - Standard 1 (b) - Enhanced * Lot 2- Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals 2 (a) - Standard 2 (b) - Enhanced The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for two additional periods of 12 months each, for a maximum duration of 72 months (4+1+1 years). The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract and this procurement is conducted via open process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Commercial tool

### Lot Information

Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway (STANDARD)

Lot 1a - Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway (STANDARD) Please refer to the tender documentation for more details

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway (ENHANCED)

Lot 1b - Supported Accommodation for Individuals with Mental Health Needs- Recovery Pathway (ENHANCED) Please refer to the tender documentation for more details

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals (STANDARD)

Lot 2a - Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals (STANDARD) Please refer to the tender documentation for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals (ENHANCED)

Lot 2b - Supported Accommodation Services for Autistic Individuals (ENHANCED) Please refer to the tender documentation for more details.

Renewal: The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.

### Planning Information

North Northamptonshire Council are pleased to advise we will be procuring a new Supported Accommodation Framework to This event will be held on Tuesday 15th July 2025
from 2.30pm until 3.30pm on Microsoft Teams.
Please register your interest using the following link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-Q6c4geaAku5i3stinjXN869B3Z3dZpGp-cTnlZHsi5UNjc0Q0RQWlM5NzZPSFdUOEpIWjRLWk5KMS4u&route=shorturl
This will be open until 6pm on Monday 7th July 2025.
The MS Teams link will be sent out the week of the 7th July.
If your organisation is unable to register by Monday 7th July 2025 or if you have any queries please contact the CommissioningandContractsTeam@northnorthants.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029609-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2031-08-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,500,000 |
| Lots value | £34,500,000 |
| Awards value | £34,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Wicksteed |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ACTION 2 CARE; ALVES ICARE; AUTHENTIC KARE; BAOBAB CARE; BAOBAB SOCIAL CARE; BRIGHTWAYCAREAGENCY; CAREDOM HEALTHCARE; CHURCHILL HEALTH CARE; CONSUMMATE CARE; DOBIX HEALTHCARE; EXTRA CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS; FRONTAL CARE; HOMECARE SOLUTIONS FOR YOU; ICONS GROUP; INVOLVEMENT SERVICES; ITRUST CARE SERVICES; LILIES24 HEALTHCARE; MELM CARE SOLUTIONS; MOUNTVIEW; NEW AGE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; NOBLE WAY HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; PASSION TO CARE; RAPHA CARE GROUP; RKL LIVING; SBV HEALTHCARE; TEONFA; TURNING POINT; WATERLILY KETTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029609-2026
- 1 Oct 2025 at 16:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061507-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 16:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056368-2025
- 17 Jun 2025 at 11:58 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032935-2025
- 16 Jun 2025 at 15:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032734-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029609-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061507-2025
  1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056368-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032935-2025
  17th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032734-2025
  16th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://alvesicare.co.uk/
- http://extracarestaffingsolutions.co.uk
- http://www.action2care.com
- http://www.authentickare.co.uk
- http://www.autumn-care.co.uk
- http://www.caredomhealthcare.co.uk
- http://www.churchillhealthcare.com
- http://www.consummatecare.co.uk/
- http://www.iconscare.co.uk
- http://www.involvementservices.co.uk
- http://www.lilies24healthcare.co.uk
- http://www.melmcare.co.uk
- http://www.newagehealthcare.co.uk
- http://www.passiontocare.co.uk
- http://www.raphacaregroup.com
- http://www.teonfacaregroup.co.uk
- http://www.turning-point.co.uk/
- https://baobabcare.co.uk/
- https://baobabsocialcare.co.uk/
- https://dobixhealthcare.co.uk/
- https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-Q6c4geaAku5i3stinjXN869B3Z3dZpGp-cTnlZHsi5UNjc0Q0RQWlM5NzZPSFdUOEpIWjRLWk5KMS4u&route=shorturl
- https://homecaresolutionsforyou.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home
- https://itrustcareservices.com/
- https://mountviewprivateltd.co.uk/
- https://noblewayhc.co.uk
- https://sbvhealthcare.co.uk/
- https://www.brightwayagency.co.uk/
- https://www.frontalcare.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.waterlilycare.com

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