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Provision of Supported Living Services in Sefton - Framework

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 01:16.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services

Lots

  • Geographical Location 1£19.9m · Including VAT
  • Geographical Location 2£38.4m · Including VAT
  • Geographical Location 3£5.9m · Including VAT
  • Geographical Location 4£13.7m · Including VAT
  • Geographical Location 5£10.8m · Including VAT
  • Geographical Location 6£26.3m · Including VAT
  • Geographical Location 7£17.5m · Including VAT
  • Geographical Location 8£8.7m · Including VAT
  • Geographical Location 9£12.2m · Including VAT

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
DN809407
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Published risks
The services provided under the contract will be dependent on possible future changes in legislation, the level of demand for the services and the structure of the Provider market prevalent within the borough. Contract Risks Identified risks which could require changes to the agreement to accommodate are as follows: Possible changes to legislation or policy which affect the statutory obligations of the Council. Fluctuations in demand for the service resulting from demographic changes and/or the availability of alternative methods of achieving the required outcomes recipients of the Services. Fluctuations in demand resulting from changes in legislation for unrelated factors such as benefits entitlement for example which may impact on potential users of the Service(s) Non performance of Providers or inability to cater for 100% of the Services required for the Lot(s) that they have been awarded. Changes in technology relevant to the Services provided under the Framework Contract Risk that Providers experience financial difficulties, insolvency, or loss of key funding streams, affecting their ability to deliver the Services for the duration of the Framework. Difficulties in recruiting or retaining suitably qualified staff, or loss of key personnel, impacting service continuity, quality, or responsiveness. Events such as pandemics, extreme weather, cyberattacks, or other emergencies disrupting the Provider's operational capacity or the Council's ability to commission services as planned. Risks relating to Providers' ability to comply with data protection legislation (e.g., UK GDPR), maintain secure systems, or respond properly to information requests. Potential failures in Providers' safeguarding practices requiring contract variation, intervention, or enforcement due to risk of harm to service users. Risk that insufficient market interest or provider exit from the market affects competition, value for money, or availability of services within specific Lots. Significant increases in staffing, utilities, insurance, or other operating costs that may necessitate contract review or limit Providers' ability to deliver at agreed prices. Persistent failure to meet agreed quality standards, KPIs, or regulatory requirements (e.g., CQC ratings), requiring additional monitoring, support, or contractual changes. Changes in the quality standards and / or evaluation methodology employed by the relevant regulator of the Services Changes or failures in related health, housing, or social care provision that affect Providers' ability to deliver outcomes under this Framework. Risks where Providers cannot deliver services equitably across all required areas of the borough

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The Council is looking to appoint one provider per Lot / Geographical Location. The successful bidder of each Lot / Geographical Location will be direct awarded the call off contracts for the delivery of 100% of the services within the Lot(s) that they have been awarded, this will include both current and any future services that are required. The Council reserves the right to award Call Off contracts for any duration. The Council does not guarantee Suppliers any exclusivity, quantity or value of work under the Framework Contract. In the event that the successful provider for their Lot(s) is unable to deliver a new Service that is required within their Geographical Area(s), a further competition amongst the other successful providers for all other Lots will initially take place to determine the Provider for that Service. For the avoidance of doubt, the Provider that was unable to deliver the new Service will be excluded from the further competition for that Service The following criteria may be applied to Allocated Provider's compliant quotations submitted through the further competition. The Authority, reserves the right to define the sub-criteria, including weightings as part of the further competition process. Evaluation criteria Criteria Weighting % Price 0% to 100% Sub-criteria and weightings to be determined at Further competition stage Evaluation Criteria Criteria Weighting % Quality 0% to 100% Sub-criteria and weightings to be determined at Further competition stage

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
22 Jun 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
8 Jun 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
18 Aug 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
3
Award Criteria Details
The following rules will apply: Providers may bid for all Lots (1-9). Providers may be awarded a maximum of two Lots from Lots 1-7. Providers may be awarded a maximum of one Lot from Lots 8-9 (Mental Health Lots) If bidding for multiple Lots, providers must indicate their preferences by ranking the Lots in order of priority (e.g., 1 = highest preference) The Council reserves the right to award more than two lots from Lots 1 - 7 and more than 1 lot from Lots 8 & 9 to one Provider to avoid any Lots being unfilled.

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Amendment to tender submission deadline
Id
054209-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Geographical Location 1
Description
Southport · Five current care and support providers · Eleven services · Six housing providers · Approx. thirty-seven residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
19,857,872.16
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Geographical Location 2
Description
Birkdale & Ainsdale · Ten current care and support providers · Thirty-six services · Ten housing providers · Approx. Ninety-eight residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
38,354,092.13
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Geographical Location 3
Description
Formby Hightown & Ince Blundell · Two current care and support providers · Six services · Two housing providers · Approx. sixteen residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
5,873,699.53
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Geographical Location 4
Description
Crosby, Waterloo, Seaforth & Thornton · Seven current care and support providers · Fourteen services · Nine housing providers · Approx. thirty-three residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
13,686,252.46
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Geographical Location 5
Description
Litherland & Netherton · Five current care and support providers · Nine services · Six housing providers · Approx. twenty-six residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
10,771,137.66
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Geographical Location 6
Description
Bootle · Eleven current care and support providers · Twenty-six services · Ten housing providers · Approx. sixty-five residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
26,334,108.88
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Geographical Location 7
Description
Maghull, Melling, Lydiate & Aintree · Five current care and support providers · Twelve services · Five housing providers · Approx. thirty-one residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
17,504,179.12
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Geographical Location 8
Description
Mental Health North · Five current care and support providers · Twelve services · Five housing providers · Approx. 38 residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
8,674,467.14
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
Geographical Location 9
Description
Mental Health South · Eight current care and support providers · Seventeen services · Eleven housing providers · Approx. forty-six residents
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
12,186,915.61
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
13 Sept 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD73
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
L-2
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 4
Id
054209-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
9 Jun 2026, 11:46
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PTHP-5656-DLCN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTHP-5656-DLCN

Address

Street Address
Bootle Town Hall
Locality
Bootle
Postal Code
L20 7AE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD73

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bootle · UKD73 · L20 7AE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD73 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

7 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

7 VERSIONS
  1. 027849-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 033097-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 037830-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 043273-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 053245-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  6. 054195-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  7. 054209-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·