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Framework for Small and Cluster Supported Living Schemes

Stockton on Tees Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 07:32.

Opportunity overview

Framework for Small and Cluster Supported Living Schemes, which is split into 2 lots of schemes in the same geographical location within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The Framework will deliver supported living services to adult individuals with Mental Health Conditions, Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder support needs

Classification

  • CPV85310000 — Social work services

Lots

  • Sycamore, Fairview and Grangefield Schemes£6m
  • Churchland, Stafford/Thornaby, South Rd Schemes£6m
  • Supported Living Schemes - Exclusive Rights£1.6m
  • Approved Provider - No current SchemeValue not stated

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
OPEN20261729
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
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
Prices set at outset and an inflationary uplift mechanism is included within Framework Agreement
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
7 Sept 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
28 Aug 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
12 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
3
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
2

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Sycamore, Fairview and Grangefield Schemes
Description
Supported Living Services in line with Supported Living Service Specification for assessed needs as identified in their Individual Care and Support Plan. This may include shared Hours, 1:1 hours and sleepover nights or waking nights. Will also involve supported access to the local community.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
6,000,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Questions and Social Value
Description
6 Quality Questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
25 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional 12 month extensions

Options

Description
2 x options to extend the Contract for 12 months following expiry of initial term,
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Churchland, Stafford/Thornaby, South Rd Schemes
Description
Supported Living Services in line with Supported Living Service Specification for assessed needs as identified in their Individual Care and Support Plan. This may include shared Hours, 1:1 hours and sleepover nights or waking nights. Will also involve supported access to the local community. In lot 2 area
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
6,000,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Questions & Social Value
Description
6 x Quality Questions Plus a social Value pledge

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
25 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional 12month extensions

Options

Description
2 x options to extend the Contract for 12 months following expiry of initial term,
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Supported Living Schemes - Exclusive Rights
Description
Supported Living Services in line with Supported Living Service Specification for assessed needs as identified in their Individual Care and Support Plan. This may include shared Hours, 1:1 hours and sleepover nights or waking nights. Will also involve supported access to the local community. These Schemes present an Exclusive Right for the incumbent to to deliver the services
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,600,000
Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Demonstrable experience of current delivery
Description
CQC Registration for delivery of Personal Care Evidence of delivery of an equivalent scheme with shared hours

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional 12month extensions

Options

Description
2 x options to extend the Contract for 12 months following expiry of initial term,
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Approved Provider - No current Scheme
Description
Providers who can demonstrate require CQC registration and experience but do not wish to compete for Lots 1 and 2
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
CQC Registration and equivalent experience
Description
Registration with CQC for delivery of Personal Care Current delivery of a Supported Living Scheme with Shared hours

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional extensions of 12 months

Options

Description
2 x options to extend the Contract for 12 months following expiry of initial term,

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85310000
Description
Social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
074385-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
5 Aug 2026, 16:45
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PCVQ-6435-GNMW

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCVQ-6435-GNMW

Address

Street Address
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Locality
Stockton on Tees
Postal Code
TS17 6BJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC11

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Stockton on Tees · UKC11 · TS17 6BJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC11 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 074385-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·