Scope
Description
The provision of Learning Disability services to inform the potential future commissioning of residential and accommodation based support services for adults and young people in transition to adulthood.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 April 2026 to 30 May 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 2 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 March 2026
Engagement process description
Please note that the contract start, Contract end and extension dates for the tender process and contract timeline are currently being finalised and these dates in the notice are temporary.
West Berkshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement with providers of Learning Disability services to inform the potential future commissioning of residential and accommodation based support services for adults and young people in transition to adulthood.
The council is seeking to engage with providers who deliver services to individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, including those with complex needs, who may require:
• Supported living / accommodation-based support
• Residential care
• Transition services for young people moving from children to adult services
• Community-based support linked to accommodation
The purpose of this engagement is to:
• Share the council’s strategic commissioning intentions
• Understand provider capacity, capability and innovation
• Explore service delivery models, including accommodation-based care and support
• Identify market opportunities and challenges
• Inform the design of a potential future procurement approach
The commissioning approach may include framework arrangements, a Dynamic Market, or other flexible contracting mechanisms. This notice is issued for market engagement purposes only. It does not constitute:
• a call for competition
• a procurement exercise
• a commitment by the council to undertake a future procurement
Suppliers interested in attending the market engagement are requested to register their interest and provide their two preferred dates from the slots listed below via email.
• Monday 13th April 13:30-16:30
• Wednesday 15th April 13:30-16:30
• Friday 17th April 13:30-16:30
Please include:
• Organisation name
• Attendee names and roles
• Contact details
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 March 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
West Berkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTXJ-8922-CMNQ
Market Street
Newbury
RG14 5LD
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government