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Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework

Awarded to Ashdown Care Homes Ltd, Be Caring Ltd, Community Integrated Care +13 more

South Tyneside Council(buyer)

Published
Published 15 March 2024
Deadline
Deadline: 30 June 2028 (619 days left)

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Overview

South Tyneside Council is establishing a flexible framework agreement for independent supported living services for adults with high-level care and support needs, with an estimated value of £124 million. The framework comprises two lots covering learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders (Lot 1) and mental health needs (Lot 2), and accepts applications from CQC-registered providers with proven experience in delivering similar services. Sixteen providers were awarded places on this open framework in June 2024, with a combined contract value of £32 million, and the framework continues to accept new provider applications every three months throughout its duration.

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Lots (2)

  • Learning disabilities and / or Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    Provision of independent supported living services to people with a learning disability and / or neurodevelopmental disorders. Additional information: The initial framework period is 48 months, with the option to extend by 2 x 24 month periods commencing 1 July 2024.

    £90,000,000
  • Mental Health Needs

    Independent Supported Living services for people with mental health needs. Additional information: The initial framework will be for 48 months, with the option to extend by 2 x 24 months, commencing 1 July 2024.

    £34,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£124,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
15 March 2024
Deadline
30 June 2028
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£32,000,000
Award date
30 June 2024
Contract period
— → 19 May 2032
Winners
  • Ashdown Care Homes Ltd
  • Be Caring Ltd
  • Community Integrated Care
  • Coquet Trust
  • Creative Support Ltd
  • Dimensions Personalised Support Ltd
  • Essential Care and Support Ltd
  • Flexible Support Options Ltd
  • Inspired Care Ltd
  • Lifeways Community Care Ltd
  • Potensial Ltd trading as Potens
  • Rethink Trading Ltd
  • Saint John of God Hospitaller Services
  • St Anne's Community Services
  • Sunderland Home Care Associates (20-20) Ltd
  • United Response Services Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    29 July 2025

  2. Tender Update

    2 May 2025

  3. Tender Update

    3 February 2025

  4. Contract

    2 August 2024

  5. Contract Notice

    15 March 2024

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