Scope
Reference
Proc-25-219
Description
UK6 - Intention to directly award a contract for the delivery of a new supported living service for Learning Disability Neurodivergent citizens x 4 with highly complex needs. The service requires a specialist provider with localised proven expertise in delivering intensive, person centred positive behavioural support that cannot be replicated through an open competitive process without risking service failure, disruption, or harm to the individuals involved. Given the immediate need to source a specialist provider for this supported living service, the current framework cannot be utilised for this procurement.This provider has been identified as the only provider with the specialist expertise, experience, and organisational capability required to safely and effectively deliver support to the individuals in question. Key factors include:• Extensive experience delivering high complexity supported living for learning disabled neurodivergent citizens.• Strong existing working relationships with the local authority and proven performance in similar packages.• Delivery of another complex supported living service within two minutes of the new location, providing operational resilience, staff continuity, and efficient support for both services. • Established specialist workforce already trained in the relevant approaches (Active Support, Positive Behavioural Support, Risk Management), enabling safe mobilisation without delay.
Contract 1. Supported Living Service for Learning Disability Neurodivergent Citizens
Supplier
Contract value
- £573,467 excluding VAT
- £688,161 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 January 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 February 2026 to 10 February 2027
- Possible extension to 10 February 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
MACINTYRE CARE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGD-1421-TGLG
Seebeck House, 1 Seebeck Place
Knowlhill, Milton Keynes
MK5 8FR
United Kingdom
Email: hello@macintyrecharity.org
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Supported Living Service for Learning Disability Neurodivergent Citizens
Contracting authority
Wrexham County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHN-6516-JQNZ
Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Unit
Wrexham
LL11 1AR
United Kingdom
Email: procurment@wrexham.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales