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title: "Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059193"
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# Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059193

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)" has been completed by Gloucestershire County Council, headquartered at Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester. This tender falls within the services industry category, focusing on social work services with and without accommodation. The contract was awarded on 5th February 2026, with the procurement following an open procedure and under a light-touch regime. The framework divides into two lots, covering community-based support and accommodation-based support, with a valuable opportunity for service-based suppliers in the UKK13 region. The initial term spans three years, beginning 1st April 2026, with an option to extend for up to eight years in total.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on social value. With a total potential framework value of £200 million excluding VAT, there is scope for various providers, especially those capable of delivering high-quality community and accommodation-based support services. Businesses with expertise in aiding individuals to live independently or managing accommodation support will find the structure beneficial, particularly since the framework is open, allowing new suppliers to join or refresh their services. Suppliers meeting these criteria can enhance their market presence and contribute positively to community welfare within the public sector.

## Notice

The Community and Accommodation-Based Support (CABS) Framework has been established for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for a further five years, giving a potential total framework duration of eight years (3 + 5). A total of 46 bids were submitted by the tender deadline. Following evaluation, 15 providers were appointed to Lot 1, and 16 providers were appointed to Lot 2. Please note that the contract values are indicative. They have been apportioned between Contract 1 and Contract 2 for publication purposes; however, they represent the anticipated whole-life value of the framework, inclusive of any potential extensions.

### Lot Information

Community Based Support

Under this Lot, Providers will be commissioned to deliver support services for individual service users to remain living independently and safely in their homes as described in the overarching Framework Specification and Lot 1- Supplementary Community Based Service Specification

Options: To be confirmed

Renewal: 3 years plus option to extend for 5 years (3+5 = 8 years) This is an 8-year Framework.

Accommodation Based Support

Under this Lot, Providers will be commissioned to deliver accommodation-based support for the specific purpose of preparing service users for independent living as described in the overarching Framework Specification and Lot 2- Supplementary Accommodation Based Service Specification.

Options: To be confirmed

Renewal: 3 years plus option to extend for 5 years (3+5 = 8 years) This is an 8-year Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010578-2026 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000,000 |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | 16 PLUS CARE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS; A.C.C.E.S.S 2016; ANIKACARE; CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; CENTENNIAL PROPERTY; CHELTENHAM YMCA; CONNECTION SUPPORT; COTT'S CARE; ELIM HOUSING ASSOCIATION; EMERGING FUTURES COMMUNITY INTEREST; FIRST CHOICE HOUSING; GLOUCESTERSHIRE ACTION FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS; HOME GROUP; JULIAN HOUSE; PEOPLE POTENTIAL POSSIBILITIES; RETHINK TRADING; THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LTD (CARE & SUPPORT; YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010578-2026
- 1 Sep 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052909-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010578-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052909-2025
  1st September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Notice URLs

- http://cottscareltd.co.uk
- http://https//ymcacheltenham.com
- http://www.Riverside.org.uk
- http://www.ccp.org.uk
- http://www.elimhousing.co.uk
- http://www.garas.org.uk
- http://www.homegroup.org.uk
- http://www.julianhouse.org.uk
- http://www.p3charity.org
- http://www.rethink.org
- http://www.thehousingnetwork.co.uk
- https://firstchoicehousing.co.uk/
- https://www.16pluscare.uk/
- https://www.accessmidlands.org/
- https://www.connectionsupport.org.uk/
- https://www.emergingfutures.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.youngglos.org.uk/

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