Supported Living Framework 25-S-008

A Tender Notice
by READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£120M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
26 Sep 2025
Delivery
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2031
Deadline
27 Oct 2025 14:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Reading BC are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Supported Living Framework This Supported Living Framework will seamlessly replace the existing framework which is due to expire on 31 March 2026. The new framework includes 3 lots and will seek to address gaps in the market and areas where improvement is required. These include: Services that support complex needs. Community Support options, particularly for those with care packages for minimal hours per week. Self-contained accommodation options for Individuals who struggle to share facilities. Move on options and pathways through the service to support people to greater independence. Transition services for young adults. Our aspirations for Supported Living will focus upon the following key areas: Supporting the Life that Matters to You Suitable Accommodation Collaboration Health Stable staffing

Lot Division

1 Supported Living (Accommodation-Based)
  • Value: £96M

This is an accommodation-based lot where the Individual would have a separate contract for their tenancy, the property is usually sourced by the care provider. Please note there will be no cap on the number of qualifying suppliers for this particular Lot.
2 Community Support
  • Value: £10M

This lot involves supporting an individual from their own home, which could be their own property, rented accommodation or living with family or friends. The provider would not source the accommodation. Please note this particular lot will be limited up to a maximum of the 5 qualifying suppliers who exceed the set scoring threshold. These will be the 5 highest scoring suppliers during the tender qualitative award process. This Lot requires a minimum of 3 suppliers to operate, but the Council reserves the right to amend the minimum threshold where this is considered necessary to achieve the minimum level required.
3 Complex Needs
  • Value: £14M

This Lot could be either a Lot 1 Accommodation-Based Service or a Lot 2 Community Support Service; however, the Individual’s needs are of such a complexity that they exceed Lot 1 and 2’s capabilities and require a provider with additional resources and specialisms. Please note there will be no cap on the number of suppliers for this particular Lot.

Renewal Options

The Council believes that 5 years plus up to 5 years is an appropriate and proportionate model for the type of services being commissioned and the wider supported living market. This duration will help in fostering productive relationships with suppliers; will help to ensure that competition and value for money are maintained over time and will also enable the Council to focus on innovation and continuous improvement whilst creating a less potentially disruptive impact on Individuals who use the Service.

Award Criteria

Simple description RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Mobilisation, Service Capacity and Delivery Housing Resource and Oversight SUPPORT PLANNING Support Plan (redacted example) Community Engagement and Inclusion Support Staff Working with Individuals (Working Together Group led question) TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT Staff Training, Learning and Development Staff Training, Learning and Development (Enhanced) OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Service Coverage and Accessibility Co-Production and Collaborative Working SOCIAL VALUE AND CARBON MINIMISATION Social Value

CPV Codes

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85323000 - Community health services
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 14.00hrs Monday, 27 October 2025. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

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