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Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework

Wirral Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 09:26.

Opportunity overview

The purpose of the Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework is to commission a diverse, high-quality and sustainable range of services that enable adults in Wirral to live with choice, independence and strong connections to their local communities. The framework will secure provision across Supported Living (Care and accommodation-based support), Day Opportunities and Short Breaks. It is intended to ensure that support is flexible, inclusive and responsive to local need, reflecting the diverse communities of Wirral and the lived experiences of people who draw on care and support.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Care and Accommodation£468m
  • Day Opportunities£34.4m
  • Short Breaks- Bed Based£2.6m
  • Short Breaks- Non bed based£2.6m

Documents and notices

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
DN824956
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Contract title- Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework Reference- DN824956 Closing date/time- 12 Noon on Monday 5th October 2026 https://procontract.due-north.com/register If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com Telephone: 0330 005 0352
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
All information provided within the tender documentation
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Jan 2035, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
5 Oct 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
25 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
1 Dec 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
31 Jan 2035, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Care and Accommodation
Description
Care and Accommodation focuses on the commissioning and delivery of high-quality, person-centered accommodation and support options that enable individuals to live safe, meaningful and fulfilling lives with choice, independence and dignity.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
468,000,000
Amount
468,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment
Description
80% Quality split- 40% Cross lot questions and 40% Lot specific questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
10% Social value Question within tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
10% Price- Agreement to fixed rate

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Day Opportunities
Description
The services covered within this specification align to the Day Opportunities element of the Framework and will include a range of types of Day Opportunities which will include: Enablement and Skills Support: Short-term, outcome-focused interventions that build independence, confidence and life skills Personalised Community: Based Support: Flexible, strengths-based support delivered in community settings Specialist and Intensive Day Opportunities: Support for individuals with more complex needs, including where building-based or specialist environments are required
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
34,400,000
Amount
34,400,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment
Description
60% Quality split- 40% Cross lot and 20% Lot specific questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
10%- Social value Question within tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
30% Price- Ceiling price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3a
Title
Short Breaks- Bed Based
Description
Bed-Based Short Break Services are short-term breaks that include overnight accommodation and support provided away from an individual's usual place of residence. This includes residential respite, supported living overnight arrangements, specialist short break units, emergency respite and crisis placements
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,560,000
Amount
2,560,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment
Description
60% Quality split- 40% Cross lot and 20% Lot specific

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
10%- Social value Question within tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
30% Price- Ceiling Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
3b
Title
Short Breaks- Non bed based
Description
Non-Bed-Based Short Break Services are flexible support arrangements that do not include overnight accommodation and are delivered in an individual's home, local community or other non-residential setting. This includes home-based support, community-based short breaks, activity-based support, Shared Days, evening and weekend support, community companion support and other personalised short break arrangements designed to provide a break for carers while promoting independence, well-being and community participation.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,560,000
Amount
2,560,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality assessment
Description
85% Quality split- 40% Cross lot and 45% Lot specific

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
85
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
10%- Social value Question within tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
5% Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD74
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD74
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3a
Related Lot
3a

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD74
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
3b
Related Lot
3b

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD74
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
084539-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
7 Sept 2026, 15:42
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Wirral Council
Id
GB-PPON-PBCP-8675-BHWT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBCP-8675-BHWT

Address

Street Address
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Locality
Wallasey
Postal Code
CH44 8ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD74

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Wallasey · UKD74 · CH44 8ED · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD74 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 045906-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 084539-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·