Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Northamptonshire Council
Angel Street
Northampton
NN11ED
Contact
Kayley Lakin
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supported Living Services in West Northamptonshire - Oak Tree Rise Scheme
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
West Northamptonshire Council is adding a new Scheme to its Supported Living Framework. This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the majority of whom have complex needs. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £350,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the majority of whom have complex needs. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
8 September 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
West Northamptonshire Council - Upcoming Supported Living Framework Opportunity
West Northamptonshire Council is preparing to open its Supported Living Framework to procure a provider for its Transforming Care Scheme.
This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the majority of whom have complex needs. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service.
Providers must be able to evidence successful outcomes, including enabling hospital discharge and preventing admission into long-stay hospital settings.
Please note that we will be working to a tight procurement timeline, with the new provider required to be in place by 1st April 2026.
We encourage experienced and suitably qualified providers to monitor this platform closely, as the opportunity will be published in the very near future.