Scope
Reference
NNC00000633
Description
North Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) wishes to invite Tender Responses for the Provision of Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults and who are ordinarily resident within North Northamptonshire.
The Services covered by this contract are for Individuals who have a Learning Disability, Mental Health Needs and/or who are Autistic, and who have been assessed as having eligible needs under the Care Act. The Council act as the lead commissioner for these services, in partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB).
The following Lots detail the Services to be initially procured:
• Lot 1- Individuals with Learning Disability
1 (a) - Standard
1 (b) - Enhanced
• Lot 2- Individuals with Mental Health Needs
2 (a) - Standard
2 (b) - Enhanced
• Lot 3- Individuals who are Autistic
3 (a) - Standard
3 (b) - Enhanced
The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for two additional periods of 12 months each, for a maximum duration of 72 months (4+1+1 years).
The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract and this procurement is conducted via open process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
The Council intends to make this Framework Agreement available for use by other public sector organisations within England, including but not limited to other Local Authorities, NHS bodies, and Health Commissioners.
Any organisation wishing to access and utilise this Framework must formally request permission and enter into an Access Agreement with the Council prior to use.
Providers that are interested in providing services to the Call off from the Framework Agreement for Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults must complete and submit the appropriate LOT Questionnaire on Intend Reference NNC00000697 at the same time as they apply to the NNC in Partnership with ICB for the Provision Of Supported Living Services For Working Age Adults Framework.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £303,000,000 excluding VAT
- £363,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
The Council is setting up the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months, with an option to extend for 12+12 months, making 72 months in total.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Lot 1a (was 1). Learning Disabilities - Standard
Description
Lot 1a - Learning Disabilities - Standard
Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability. Please refer to the Service Specification provided with the Tender for more details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £196,500,000 excluding VAT
- £235,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1b. Learning Disabilities - Enhanced
Description
Lot 1b - Learning Disabilities - Standard
Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability. Please refer to the Service Specification provided with the Tender for more details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £70,500,000 excluding VAT
- £84,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2a. Mental Health - Standard
Description
Lot 2a - Mental Health - Standard
Supported Living Services for Individuals with Mental Health Needs. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £21,000,000 excluding VAT
- £25,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2b. Mental Health - Enhanced
Description
Lot 2b - Mental Health - Enhanced
Supported Living Services for Individuals with Mental Health Needs. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3a. Autism - Standard
Description
Lot 3a - Autism - Standard
Supported Living Services for Autistic Individuals. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3b. Autism - Enhanced
Description
Lot 3b - Autism - Enhanced
Supported Living Services for Autistic Individuals. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2032
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please refer to the tender documentation.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The Council intends to make this Framework Agreement available for use by other public sector organisations within England, including but not limited to other Local Authorities, NHS bodies, and Health Commissioners.
Any organisation wishing to access and utilise this Framework must formally request permission and enter into an Access Agreement with the Council prior to use.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1a (was 1). Learning Disabilities - Standard
Lot 1b. Learning Disabilities - Enhanced
Lot 2a. Mental Health - Standard
Lot 2b. Mental Health - Enhanced
Lot 3a. Autism - Standard
Lot 3b. Autism - Enhanced
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
9 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please visit the North Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home) to apply to this opportunity and to access the documentation.
The project reference number specific to this tender is: NNC00000633
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 August 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN
The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government