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title: "Provision of Supported Living Services in Sefton - Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e520"
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buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Provision of Supported Living Services in Sefton - Framework

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e520

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has updated its tender for the Provision of Supported Living Services in Sefton, now accepting bids until 22nd June 2026, with an anticipated award date by 18th August 2026. This contract aims to enable individuals to live independently, with services encompassing both short-term and long-term support options across multiple locations in the UKD73 region. The tender represents an open procurement process under light touch regulation and involves a substantial budget exceeding £153 million GBP, constituting a framework agreement with nine distinct geographic lots. Each lot represents a targeted region or specific service need, such as general care or mental health support, with an anticipated start date on 14th September 2026 and running through 13th September 2030.

This tender opens valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for providers specialising in social work and related services. It is well-suited for both new entrants and established firms with a track record in supported living and independent care services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality service, alongside offering competitive pricing, are encouraged to compete for these contracts. Each lot could mean exclusive service provision within a chosen region, allowing for solid market presence and influence. Additionally, this framework presents an opportunity to diversify service offerings and innovate in independent support services, particularly in mental and community health contexts. The maximum of three lots per supplier with potential regional expansion offers unique growth possibilities.

## Notice

Supported living services are a vital part of Sefton's Adult Social Care offer, enabling individuals with care and support to live independently in their own homes. Supported living arrangements aim to increase individuals' independence and skills by reducing dependency over time. This should, in turn, enhance the adult's persons autonomy and reduce the level of paid and unpaid support required. These arrangements create opportunities for individuals to explore new experiences, enable care and support to be delivered within their own homes, and may facilitate transitions to more independent forms of accommodation. The provision of services therefore includes options for both short-term and long-term support, promoting progression and the development of life skills, including recovery-focused models for those with mental health support needs.

### Lot Information

Geographical Location 1

Southport * Five current care and support providers * Eleven services * Six housing providers * Approx. thirty-seven residents

Geographical Location 2

Birkdale & Ainsdale * Ten current care and support providers * Thirty-six services * Ten housing providers * Approx. Ninety-eight residents

Geographical Location 3

Formby Hightown & Ince Blundell * Two current care and support providers * Six services * Two housing providers * Approx. sixteen residents

Geographical Location 4

Crosby, Waterloo, Seaforth & Thornton * Seven current care and support providers * Fourteen services * Nine housing providers * Approx. thirty-three residents

Geographical Location 5

Litherland & Netherton * Five current care and support providers * Nine services * Six housing providers * Approx. twenty-six residents

Geographical Location 6

Bootle * Eleven current care and support providers * Twenty-six services * Ten housing providers * Approx. sixty-five residents

Geographical Location 7

Maghull, Melling, Lydiate & Aintree * Five current care and support providers * Twelve services * Five housing providers * Approx. thirty-one residents

Geographical Location 8

Mental Health North * Five current care and support providers * Twelve services * Five housing providers * Approx. 38 residents

Geographical Location 9

Mental Health South * Eight current care and support providers * Seventeen services * Eleven housing providers * Approx. forty-six residents

### Planning Information

The event will take the form of a webinar held via MS Teams.
Interested providers must complete a request to participate form accessed from the Procontract portal and return via that portal before 12pm on 5th December 2025.
Participants will be sent a Teams invitation to the event which will take place on 9th December 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054209-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,242,728 |
| Lots value | £153,242,721 |
| 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 | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 10:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054209-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054195-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053245-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 07:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043273-2026
- 27 Apr 2026 at 08:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037830-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 09:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033097-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027849-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 10:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075537-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054209-2026
  9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054195-2026
  9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053245-2026
  5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043273-2026
  12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037830-2026
  27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033097-2026
  13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027849-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075537-2025
  20th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=c6abc8e7-5e1d-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

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

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