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title: "Supported Living Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059985"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Supported Living Framework

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059985

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to establish a Supported Living Framework, aimed at providing specialised support and services within the health and social work sector to vulnerable residents in Dudley. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, invites applications to participate in an open framework that spans two Lots: long-term care and support, and short-term intensive intervention support. The framework is set to offer robust services for individuals aged 18 to 64, including those over 65, catering to diverse needs such as learning disabilities, autism, mental health, and physical disabilities. The submission deadline for tenders is 14 April 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 31 March 2026, and the awarding of contracts anticipated by 30 November 2026. The process utilises an open procedure and will adhere to the legal requisites set out by the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those skilled in providing care for individuals with complex needs. Offering flexibility through direct awards and mini competitions within a structured framework, the framework comprises provisions for quality assessment centred around the delivery of specialised care. Businesses such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the framework's suitability criteria. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings, improve expertise in supported living arrangements, and potentially secure long-term partnerships with the council. This engagement enables providers to position themselves as leaders in delivering quality care and support to those in need, contributing to a progressive regional healthcare infrastructure.

## Notice

Dudley MBC is inviting applications from qualified suppliers to be admitted to an Open Framework to provide Supported living Services. Supported living is to provide vulnerable people the opportunity to live independently in a home-like environment rather than in a residential care home. The purpose of the service is to offer tailored support, including help with daily tasks like managing finances or maintaining a home, enabling individuals to lead more fulfilling lives and achieve personal goals. The scope of this service will cover the following cohorts of Dudley residents. Primarily people aged 18-64 including people over 65. It will also include a range of disabilities. * Learning Disability & Autism * Mental Health * Physical Disability * Adults at Risk which may include forensic and crisis support. The framework will consist of 2 separate Lots.: * Lot 1 - Long-term care and support Lot 1 will respond to the needs of people requiring long-term care and support. * Lot 2 - Short-term intensive intervention support Lot 2 will respond to people who present with forensic / very challenging complex behaviour requiring specialist support from highly skilled and trained providers and/or where people present in short-term crisis. The Council reserves the right to use the powers available to it under Section 21 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 8, paragraph 1(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. This includes the Council's ability under Section 21 PA23 to issue tender notices and associated tender documents as required for the lawful conduct of the procurement process, as well as its ability under Schedule 8, paragraph 1(a) PA23 to make permitted contract modifications without commencing a new procurement procedure, where such modifications meet the statutory conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Long-term care and support

Lot 1 will respond to the needs of people requiring long-term care and support.

Renewal: Option to extend for +5 years

Lot 2 - Short-term intensive intervention support

Lot 2 will respond to people who present with forensic / very challenging complex behaviour requiring specialist support from highly skilled and trained providers and/or where people present in short-term crisis.

Renewal: Option to extend for +5 years

### Planning Information

This is not a call for competition, but information regarding upcoming procurement. 
Information regarding the Indicative timeline:
Publish Tender - End of February 2026
Closing Date - End of March 2026
Evaluation/Moderation: June 2026
Award Letters: October 2026
Standstill: December 2026
Framework Live: May 2027
Information regarding Lots within the Framework: 
Lot 1 
Meets the long-term care and support needs of people with a range of disabilities, facilitating a pathway to greater independence by reducing dependency on paid support.
Lot 2
Will include people in crisis, with a recent history of multiple placement breakdowns, at high risk of admission/re-admission to locked or secure services, with a high risk of offending/re-offending.
Short Term Intensive Intervention which has a screening tool to ensure only people that meet the criteria for the service can access the Lot 2 support.
Maximum period for tier 2 support is 2 years; it is decided via MDT against the Tier Criteria and outcomes, so could be any period up to but not exceeding 2 years.
Framework is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for 5 years.
Calls offs from the framework will be awarded via direct award and mini competitions,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026394-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £304,166,666 |
| 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG36 Dudley |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026394-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016607-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 12:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013407-2026
- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056227-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026394-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016607-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013407-2026
  13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056227-2025
  12th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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