Scope
Reference
DN759810
Description
Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS) for Gloucestershire County Council.
The services are for the provision of safe Community and Accommodation Based Support services for people in vulnerable circumstances.
The upper limit for the full term of the new CABS framework is £200M ex VAT (£110m for Gloucester County Council and an anticipated spend of £90m for partner organisations).
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
3 years plus option to extend for 5 years (3+5 = 8 years)
This is an 8-year Framework.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
To be confirmed
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Award criteria is the same for Lot 1 and Lot 2, based on a quality, price and social value score.
Lot 1. Community Based Support
Description
Under this Lot, Providers will be commissioned to deliver support services for individual service users to remain living independently and safely in their homes as described in the overarching Framework Specification and Lot 1- Supplementary Community Based Service Specification
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Accommodation Based Support
Description
Under this Lot, Providers will be commissioned to deliver accommodation-based support for the specific purpose of preparing service users for independent living as described in the overarching Framework Specification and Lot 2- Supplementary Accommodation Based Service Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
1 December 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This procurement exercise is being conducted under an open framework model, as defined by the UK Procurement Act 2023 section 49.
An open framework is a flexible procurement arrangement that allows for the award of successive frameworks on substantially the same terms over a period of up to eight (8) years. Unlike traditional frameworks, this model is designed to be reopened at least twice during its lifetime, the first time within the first 3 years of its life and at least every 5 years thereafter. This enables:
• New suppliers to apply and join the framework at designated intervals
• Existing suppliers to refresh their pricing or service offerings
• Public sector buyers to access a continually updated and competitive supplier base
• All suppliers admitted to the framework will operate under the same terms and conditions throughout its duration
Suppliers are encouraged to consider this structure when preparing their submissions, as future opportunities to join or update participation will be available during the framework's lifecycle.
The Open Framework will remain active for a period of 8 years, during which it will be reopened periodically to allow new suppliers to join. The indicative schedule for reopening is as follows:
2.2 Initial Opening Date: 1st September 2025
Reopening Scheme Planned Opening Date Notes
Successive Framework 1 1st May 2028
Successive Framework 2 1st May 2030
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to adjust the indicative reopening schedule in response to operational requirements. Any changes will be communicated transparently and with sufficient notice via the channels outlined in Section 2.3
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Cheltenham Borough Council
Cotswold District Council
Gloucester City Council
Forest of Dean District Council
Stroud District Council
Tewkesbury Borough Council and the local
Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Community Based Support
Lot 2. Accommodation Based Support
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 October 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality to include social value |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Engagement carried out prior to PA23 Notice requirements
Contracting authority
Gloucestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government