Scope
Reference
C0457
Description
Open framework for supported accommodation and semi independent living services in London, surrounding areas and the UK. Operated by the Commissioning Alliance. This framework will be open to the following local authorities: the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Harrow, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Wandsworth, Westminster and the City of London, and the County Councils of Surrey and Buckinghamshire
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
- UKI - London
- UKI3 - Inner London - West
- UKI4 - Inner London - East
- UKI5 - Outer London - East and North East
- UKI6 - Outer London - South
- UKI7 - Outer London - West and North West
- UKI73 - Ealing
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 May 2025
Engagement process description
The Commissioning Alliance's current purchasing vehicle (DPS) which is accessed by several Local Authorities to procure supported accommodation placements is coming to an end in 2026 and we will be commencing engagement events (online) with providers of both Ofsted regulated supported accommodation provision and Providers of semi-independent living services. This engagement will help to inform the market on our initial thoughts on the new lotting structure (London, surrounding region, South, and UK based), the new commissioning arrangements, seek provider feedback on key terms and conditions and what key elements we need to consider going forward to help inform the design and development of the new Open Framework. We aim to have separate events for providers that deliver an Ofsted regulated provision and another one for those that support 18+ young people and are not regulated. If you wish to attend these pre-market engagement events please register so online links can be sent to you, using the link here: https://forms.office.com/e/YtiY0xFw9p Dates will be confirmed mid May 2025 once providers have registered.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 July 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Ealing
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHZ-3346-MGDQ
14-16 Uxbridge Road, London
Ealing
W5 2HL
United Kingdom
Region: UKI73 - Ealing
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government