Learning Disabilities
Tenders

LEARNING DISABILITIES, AUTISM, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME FRAMEWORK

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking providers to join the Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Specialist Care and Support At Home Framework, the Framework is designed to transform the way care is delivered across our communities. This updated approach places people, their strengths, and aspirations at the heart of everything we do. BCP Council Adult Social Care's (ASC) vision is to support people to live fulfilling lives, in ways they choose, and in environments where they feel safe and connected The Specialist Care and Support Framework is committed to a progressive approach that will embed outcomes focus throughout the duration of this contract. This means moving away from the traditional 'time and task' model of care towards a model that is person-centred, flexible, and (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council (BCP Council) is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for their Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Specialist Care and Support at Home Framework. This procurement aims to transform care delivery by focusing on person-centred, empowering care for individuals with specific needs, such as learning disabilities and autism. The tender, titled "LEARNING DISABILITIES, AUTISM, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME FRAMEWORK," covers services within the health and social work sector. Interested parties should note the key dates for submission, with the enquiry period ending on 18 August 2026 and the tender period concluding on 1 September 2026. The total framework value is £229,114,800, and it will be delivered within the UKK24 region under a competitive flexible procedure that includes a Light Touch regime.

Adult Crash Pad & ERT Service

Description: The Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) Emergency Response Team (ERT) and short stay crisis (Crash Pad) service aims to support and accommodate adults with a diagnosed learning disability and autistic adults across the four Black Country localities - Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. The LDA ERT and Crash Pad can provide additional skill and capacity to work intensively across the Black Country localities to a small cohort of individuals, and will be involved in undertaking a range of activities which aim to provide support during a crisis to reduce the risk of mental health deterioration and the likelihood of behaviour that challenges, which may lead to long term restrictions of liberty, placement breakdown or hospital admission. This can include delivery of emotional support, befriending, observation and engagement (read more...)

Summary: The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Adult Crash Pad & ERT Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This service will support adults with learning disabilities and autism across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The contract, valued at £300,000 annually with a 12-month extension option, was awarded to Complesso Limited on 13th October 2025. The procurement method implemented was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on quality, innovation, and service sustainability. This initiative marks the implementation of the Learning Disabilities and Autism Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Crisis (Crash Pad) service.

Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services

Description: 'PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY - TENDER NOTICE TO FOLLOW'. London Borough of Southwark forthcoming opportunity will be for Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services to support people with a range of learning disability needs across multiple sites in Southwark. These services cater to people with varying needs, from complex to low or moderate. We are seeking your feedback on the costs associated with delivering these services. Details of the procurement will be in the tender notice.

Summary: The London Borough of Southwark is planning a procurement process under the title "Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services". This procurement falls within the Health and Social Work Services category and will take place in Southwark, London. It is currently at the Planning stage, with the procurement method outlined as a Competitive Flexible Procedure under a "light touch" regime. Key dates include a future notice scheduled for 1 December 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1 April 2028 and end on 31 March 2031, potentially extending to 31 March 2035. The planned gross value for this contract is £64,855,000 GBP, indicating a robust financial commitment towards supporting individuals with varying degrees of learning disabilities across multiple sites in Southwark.

Learning Disabilities and Autism Emergency Response Team for Children and young people

Description: The Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) Emergency Response Team (ERT) provides support to children and young people (CYP) with a diagnosed learning disability and/or autism across four Black Country localities: Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. The service offers additional specialist capacity to deliver intensive, short-term support across the Black Country during periods of crisis or increased risk. The LDA ERT undertakes a range of activities aimed at stabilising situations, reducing the risk of deterioration in mental health, and preventing escalation of behaviours that challenge. Through timely intervention, the service seeks to reduce the likelihood of outcomes such as long-term restrictions of liberty, placement breakdown, or hospital admission.

Summary: The procurement process is being initiated by the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for the "Learning Disabilities and Autism Emergency Response Team for Children and Young People" project. This falls under the health services category and is planned to be implemented across the four localities of the Black Country: Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The contract is being managed by the Commissioning Managers for Autism and Learning Disabilities, with the Provider Selection Regime as the basis for awarding contracts, following Health Care Services regulations 2023. Key milestones include the planning stage tag dated 27th April 2026 and an anticipated future notice date of 20th May 2026.

Day Opportunities

Description: Provision of a Day Opportunities Service for people with learning disabilities. Day opportunities provide meaningful activity that meets statutory duties, supports independence for people with learning disabilities, and may also provide respite for their family and carers. These activities may include a range of group and individual sessions and will usually take place away from the home environment to help promote social interaction and opportunities to be as independent as possible, while people pursue their interests.

Summary: Leeds City Council is in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Day Opportunities," aimed at providing a service for people with learning disabilities. This initiative focuses on delivering daycare services to foster independence and social interaction for the beneficiaries. The procurement falls within the services category, utilising a light-touch regime and above-threshold engagement with a framework agreement setup. The key milestone for this initiative is a market engagement phase scheduled to conclude by 28th February 2026. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE42 region of Leeds, and is intended to commence on 1st January 2027, running through to the end of 2032.

Learning Disabilities HUBS

Description: Learning Disabilities Wellbeing Hubs.

Summary: Warwickshire County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Learning Disabilities HUBS" initiative, classified under the social work and related services category. This planned services contract, based in Warwick, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement is designed for public authority - sub-central government, and detailed information was published as a pipeline notice on 6th May 2026. Potential tenderers should be aware of the important future notice date on 1st January 2028, as the contract period is expected to run from 1st August 2028 to 31st July 2033.

Learning Disability Individual Service Fund (ISF) Framework - Lot 1 - Provision of flexible accommodation-based support

Description: Provision of flexible accommodation-based support (Supported Living or Residential Care) to people with learning disabilities including people with complex needs or healthcare needs.

Summary: The London Borough of Bexley has initiated a public procurement process for the "Learning Disability Individual Service Fund (ISF) Framework - Lot 1 - Provision of flexible accommodation-based support." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on social work services with accommodation. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is set to provide flexible accommodation-based support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The contract is planned to run from 12 December 2026 to 11 December 2029. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 11 September 2026, which indicates when more detailed information will be published.

BHCC - EB - Day Opportunities - Lot 4 (LD, Complex)

Description: The Council is seeking the provision of High Care and Support Day Opportunities, to include a range of activities, work and learning opportunities in the city for adults who have Learning Disabilities (and who may also be autistic) and who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex The Council has previously undertaken this procurement process, advertised January 2026, and is repeating the process for Lot 4 only (High Care and Support for Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic) Full details are included in the tender documentation, please read Schedule 3 - ITT Guidance first, to help you navigate the document set.

Summary: Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of High Care and Support Day Opportunities, specifically targeting adults with Learning Disabilities and potentially autism, with complex needs. This procurement, identified by the title "BHCC - EB - Day Opportunities - Lot 4 (LD, Complex)," is positioned within the Health and Social Work Services industry, under CPV classification 85000000. Located in Hove, United Kingdom, the process is in the tender stage, having been advertised in January 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 24th July 2026, with any enquiries to be submitted by 13th July 2026. This contract is substantial, valued at approximately £3.84 million GBP, and will operate under an open, accelerated procedure due to its special light touch contractual status.

AT1395 Priory Gardens

Description: LBC have sole nomination rights for the 6 Learning Disabilities units and are leading on the commissioning of the Care and Support provider for the Learning Disabilities units only.

Summary: Luton Council has successfully awarded the contract for the "AT1395 Priory Gardens" project, part of the health and social work services industry in the UK, specifically targeting Learning Disabilities units. This procurement process, with a total value of £1,000,000, followed the procurement method categorised as "Other" and culminated in the award stage on 21 July 2025. The service delivery will commence on 12 January 2026 and conclude on 31 January 2030, in England. Notably, the tender process provided opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting its broad inclusivity approach facilitated by Luton Council.

Day Opportunities

Description: The Council is establishing updated contracting arrangements for high-quality Day Opportunities, including a range of activities, work and learning opportunities in the City for adults who may have one or more of the following support needs: * Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic * Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic * Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) Services will be broken down into 5 Lots: * Lot 1: Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic * Lot 2: Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic * Lot 3: Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) * Lot 4: Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic with additional high care and support needs * Lot 5: Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic with additional high (read more...)

Summary: Brighton and Hove City Council is commissioning day opportunities services for adults in Brighton and Hove. The services provide activities, work and learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, including people who may also be autistic; neurodivergent adults, including people who may also be autistic; and adults with acquired brain injuries. Two service areas cover people with additional high care and support needs whose needs and behaviours are assessed as complex. The procurement is for health and social work services, delivered in the city. It is structured around five service areas: learning disabilities, neurodivergence, acquired brain injury, complex learning disability support, and complex neurodivergent support. The arrangement uses a framework agreement, allowing approved providers to deliver the relevant day opportunities services.