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Milton Keynes City Council Mental Health Pathway Framework

Milton Keynes City Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:06.

Opportunity overview

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is establishing a Mental Health Pathway Framework and will be admitting suppliers with experience in providing mental health supported accommodation, floating support, and community support to ensure delivery of Mental Health Services within Milton Keynes.This procurement is being run via Open FTS under the Light Touch Regime to establish a framework which will be split into 2 lots. • Lot 1: Mental Health Supported Accommodation• Lot 2: Mental Health Community SupportBidders can bid for one or both lots, however Lot 1 will have a maximum of 4 bidders appointed and Lot 2 will have a maximum of 3 Bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.The Framework seeks to provide people with mental health needs with time limited support to enable them to enable them to live more independently in the community and support their recovery journey.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services
  • CPV85310000 — Social work services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation
  • CPV85312000 — Social work services without accommodation

Lots

  • Mental Health Supported AccommodationValue not stated
  • Mental Health Community SupportValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2024-264
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
The Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Contracting Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. Applicants may seek further clarification from the Contracting Authority following receipt of this information and the Contracting Authority will provide further clarification as appropriate. If any clarification regarding the award of the Contract has not been successfully resolved, an Applicant can consider its option under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Applicants would need to obtain their own legal advice.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
10 Feb 2025, 12:00

Address

Street Address
Milton Keynes City Council - Remote Opening via In-Tend

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
N/A
Maximum Participants
7

Expected award period

Starts
10 Feb 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
10 Feb 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As stated in the procurement documents
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Classification

Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As stated in the procurement documents

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Mental Health Supported Accommodation
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) wishes to provide Mental Health supported accommodation for adults aged 18 years and over, from the following client groups: • Mental Health • Mental Health with additional needs • Mental Health and Substance Misuse The Mental Health Pathway is a core element of MKCC’s social care provision. The services are required to meet the needs of Milton Keynes residents assessed as eligible for these services and who require a range of support to assist with practicalities of day to day living as they move towards recovery, and to maintain recovery. The support commissioned will be based on assessed need and will potentially be different for everyone. The overall aim of the Mental Health Pathway is to support people towards recovery and maintain independent living. Deliver a person centred, strengths based, personalised approach with a range of different support available according to the person’s needs. Provide flexible support that encourages independence and is respectful of choice and autonomy Develop support plans with people which identify individual outcomes to promote the individual’s overall health and welfare Support people to engage or re-engage in appropriate and supportive relationships with friends and family. Enable people to engage with their local community to enhance self-esteem and establish positive supportive social networks. Ensure the individual’s rights are respected be ensuring access to advocacy services where required. Support people’s individual employment and training aspirations and where appropriate, work with employment support services to help people gain, or move towards, paid employment and/or learning. Use innovative approaches to engage with people The Provider will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of services including maintaining the necessary staffing, resources, and support to undertake the work outlined. This will include: Local management at a level which meets the needs of the service throughout the term of the contract Ensuring that all staff recruited have the skills, experience, and aptitude suitable to the level of post and duties required A supervision system that promotes good performance through supporting and developing staff. This will include clinical supervision and reflective practice to support staff mentally and emotionally. Implementing a training programme, including refresher training where required, that enables staff to meet the needs of clients. The Provider will be responsible for any costs incurred in the training of staff relating to the delivery of the contract. Ensuring that full documentation is kept of all training undertaken on an individual staff member basis The effective operation of financial and administrative aspects of the service Lot 1 will have a maximum of 4 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Mental Health Community Support
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) wishes to commission community support services for adults aged 18 years and over, with mental health needs. People may have a range of additional needs including autism and substance misuse.The Mental Health Pathway is a core element of MKCC’s mental health provision. Services are required to meet the needs of Milton Keynes residents who require a range of support to assist with practicalities of day-to-day living as they move towards recovery, and to maintain recovery. Support will be provided on based on individual strengths and assets and will enable people to live well in the community. Providers will demonstrate and deliver a progressive model of support, which achieves and maintains value for money, and which can meet the outcomes and support needs of our clients whilst promoting independence as they move towards or maintain recovery. The overall aim of the Mental Health Pathway is to support people towards recovery and maintain independent living. Deliver a person centred, strengths based, personalised approach with a range of different support available according to the person’s needs. Provide flexible support that encourages independence and is respectful of choice and autonomy Develop support plans with people which identify individual outcomes to promote the individual’s overall health and welfare Support people to engage or re-engage in appropriate and supportive relationships with friends and family. Enable people to engage with their local community to enhance self-esteem and establish positive supportive social networks. Ensure the individual’s rights are respected be ensuring access to advocacy services where required. Support people’s individual employment and training aspirations and where appropriate, work with employment support services to help people gain, or move towards, paid employment and/or learning. Use innovative approaches to engage with people Encourage a culture of respect, ownership and understanding towards all parties – to include clients and staff. The Provider will: Promote equality, inclusion and operate non-discriminatory practices Promote empowerment, enabling clients to make decisions about the service they receive Ensure staff demonstrate empathy and unconditional positive regard towards the clientAdvise on how to create a safe environment to live inAcknowledge and respect a person’s gender, sexuality, age, marital status, racial origin. religion and disabilities Work with clients to ensure they have a say in all aspects of their support Provide a responsive, person-centred approach supporting people to meet their specified outcomes and collaborate with other agencies to achieve this Utilise a trauma informed approach to care and support, understanding the person's life experiences in order to support them effectively. Ensure support is based on people’s strengths, goals and aspirations Ensure that clients’ needs, and best interests are at the heart of the service Ensure an active engagement approach is used Proactively provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including people with mental health needs. Work collaboratively and actively engage with all stakeholders to ensure a commitment to good quality service provision, continuous improvement and market development.Lot 2 will have a maximum of 3bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ12
Entry 2
Region
UKJ12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 4
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Id
85312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 4
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-96495
Name
Milton Keynes City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ12
Locality
Milton Keynes
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
MK9 3EJ

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Milton Keynes City Council

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-73644
Name
Milton Keynes City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ12
Locality
Milton Keynes
Postal Code
MK9 3EJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Office, 1 Saxon Gate East

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Milton Keynes City Council

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-38338
Name
High Court Royal Court of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC24 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court Royal Court of Justice

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Milton Keynes · UKJ12 · MK9 3EJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ12

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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