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title: "RE-OPENING - Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# RE-OPENING - Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acb0

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## Summary

The London Borough of Ealing Council has issued a tender for the re-opening of a Light Touch Framework (LTF) for Supported Accommodation and Semi-Independent Living for Young People, primarily aimed at service provision within Region 1, which includes the 32 London councils, along with Surrey and Buckinghamshire. The tender is currently at the 'tender' stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 6th July 2026. The framework will run for a total duration of 8 years, with potential extensions, beginning on 1st October 2026. The procurement method applied is an open procedure under the active legal framework, compliant with the UK Procurement Act 2023/54. This invitation presents an unlimited capacity for providers to join across two main lots, focusing on services for young people aged 16 and above, with differing requirements based on registrational status with Ofsted.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social services, particularly those offering social work services with or without accommodation. Suited to both established businesses and SMEs in the specified regions, the framework allows for flexible participation with lots reopening twice annually to accommodate varying provider capabilities and regional requirements. Providers with relevant expertise in supported accommodation and semi-independent living are encouraged to apply, as these services are crucial for local councils, and aligning offers with quality and economic criteria could lead to substantial contract awards under this £300 million framework. The framework is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, making it an inclusive opportunity for a broad range of service providers.

## Notice

Reopening of the Light Touch Framework (LTF) for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People - for REGION 1 ONLY. Region 1- This will include service locations within the 32 London councils and also the councils of Surrey and Buckinghamshire. If you do NOT fall into this region please do not apply. If you have already applied and been successful you do NOT need to apply again. London Borough of Ealing is working with the West London Alliance members and other local authorities have established a light touch Framework, for a total duration of 8 years (4+2+2) starting on 1/4/2026, to procure and commission Supported accommodation and semi independent living services for Young people. This light touch framework is now reopening for new applicants who qualify for Region 1. The light touch framework consists of an unlimited number of providers in two lots: Lot 1 for the provision of supported accommodation (for young people aged 16-17 year) by Ofsted registered providers; and Lot 2 semi-independent accommodation (for Young people aged 18+) from providers that are not Ofsted registered and the provision of floating support. Providers can apply for both lots. This is a Flexible light touch framework as outlined by Section 45 of the Procurement Act and which shall be re-opened at least twice annually. The West London Alliance and Ealing Council reserves the right to change the frequency of the openings and also open specific lots and regions based on their sufficiency requirements. The London Borough of Ealing and the West London Alliance are working with local authority partners in Barnet, Harrow, Brent, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith and Fulham reserve the right to open, amend and create additional regions in the future based on the needs of Local Authorities. The estimated value of the services to be purchased for the entire duration of the Framework is purely indicative and cannot be guaranteed. Please see tender documents for more information. Ref: Pipeline Notice: 2025/S 000-026556 Ref: UK4 Notice: 2025/S 000-038518

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension of 2+ 2 (up to 4 additional years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052448-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W5 2HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing |
| Local authority | Ealing |
| Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052448-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052448-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1140054/List_of_councils_in_England_2023.pdf
- https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ealing.gov.uk/site/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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