local government contracts

Warrington Borough Council requires a service provider to supply and deliver various licensing materials for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, drivers, and operators within the borough. The materials include license plates, consumables, document display systems, mounting brackets, internal signage, laser-printable labels, ID cards, card holders, and blank cards for printing. The provider must offer a 48-hour turnaround delivery service and collect used plates for recycling regularly. An efficient and secure ordering portal should be provided, with delivery status notifications and the option to include additional items with plate deliveries.

Warrington Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of essential support services for Children, Young People (CYP), and Care Leavers. The DPS enables providers to apply at any time, ensuring flexibility in service provision. The aim is to improve well-being, independence, and life outcomes for vulnerable individuals through high-quality, cost-effective services. The DPS is divided into five lots, covering a broad range of social care, accommodation, therapeutic interventions, and outreach support. Lot 1: Outreach Support (Complex Needs) This service provides in-home and community-based support for CYP with learning disabilities (LD), neurodevelopmental disorders, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex medical conditions. It includes personal care, respite for families, and support to build independence. Providers must ensure a person-centred approach, promoting social inclusion and skill development. 24/7 availability, emergency and planned care, and CQC registration are required where applicable. Lot 2: Outreach Support (Standard Needs) This lot covers supervised contact, hospital or home supervision, and outreach support for CYP in need of additional supervision or safeguarding. The service assists families, provides supervision during hospital stays, and enables CYP to access their communities. The focus is on early intervention, safeguarding, and promoting family stability, with flexible support hours from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week. Lot 3: Supported Accommodation for Young People (16-17 Leaving Care) This provision supports care leavers transitioning to independent living. Accommodation must include individual living spaces with 24/7 on-site support, allowing young people to gain life skills in a safe environment. Support includes budgeting, employment readiness, emotional resilience, and community integration. Lot 4: Short to Medium-Term Accommodation (Post-18) Accommodation for care-experienced young adults and asylum-seeking young people who require housing while awaiting long-term solutions. Providers must deliver structured support for independent living, ensuring CYP are prepared for permanent accommodation. Support includes financial management, employment assistance, and safeguarding measures. Lot 5: Specialist Assessments & Therapeutic Services This lot includes psychological, psychiatric, social work, and therapeutic services for CYP and families. Assessments may be court-directed or required for social care planning. Therapeutic interventions include trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, and life story work. Providers must be professionally registered, qualified, and able to deliver high-quality assessments within specified timescales.

Warrington Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure Specialist Residential and Respite Services for adults aged 18-64 with complex needs. The DPS will provide a flexible and compliant route to secure high-quality placements and support services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, dementia, physical disabilities, and/or challenging behaviours. The DPS will run from 1st March 2025 to 23rd February 2029, with no extensions beyond this date due to legal requirements under the Procurement Act 2023. The estimated total value is £65 million over the DPS term, though this is indicative and not guaranteed. The DPS is divided into four Lots to match provider capabilities with service requirements: Lot 1: Specialist Residential Care – In Warrington (long-term care) Lot 2: Specialist Residential Care – Outside Warrington (long-term care) Lot 3: Residential Respite – In Warrington (short-term/emergency care) Lot 4: Residential Respite – Outside Warrington (short-term/emergency care) Providers can apply for one or more Lots, and new providers can join the DPS at any time. Providers already on the DPS can apply to additional Lots or withdraw from Lots as needed. Care placements will be awarded through mini-competitions issued to providers within the relevant Lot, with contracts awarded based on quality and price. Services will support individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting dignity, choice, and well-being. Key expectations include: Delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. Adherence to the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Safeguarding Adults legislation. Compliance with CQC requirements (where applicable). Safe, appropriate environments supporting individuals’ well-being. Providers will work collaboratively with families, health, and social care professionals to meet individual needs. Interested providers must register on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) to access the full Invitation to Participate (ITP) and submit their application. Applications can be submitted at any time during the DPS term

Warrington Borough Council is currently reviewing the future delivery of cultural services in anticipation of the Culture Warrington contract expiry in May 2027, but may be extended by one further 12 month period .

Warrington Borough Council is inviting tenders for a framework for the provision of a Transportation and Public Realm Consultancy Services Framework Contract 2018. The Framework will be for a period of up to four years, on a two year plus one year, plus one year basis. Warrington Borough Council is procuring the contract on behalf of several other local authorities. These are Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire East Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, and Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership. The Councils do not guarantee any work through the framework contract. The purpose of the framework is to provide the Councils with consultant support as and when required by the Councils. The suggested framework value is provided as a guide only based on previous frameworks. Consultants support will be required for the following areas. • Transport Policy and Programme Development • Delivery of Minor Integrated Transport Schemes and Maintenance programmes • Development of Major Transport Schemes • Delivery of core service functions and initiatives The type, scale and length of support will be specific to each task or work area, with the majority of work commissioned likely to be project or scheme based. However, it is also possible that in some circumstances a secondment arrangement will be considered more appropriate, on a full or part-time basis, for on-going areas of work or to cover for temporary staff shortages within Council teams The importance of developing and maintaining a productive working relationship between the Councils and the Consultant will be given emphasis in the assessment process.

The provision covers the delivery of responsive and planned building maintenance services across a property portfolio. This includes the inspection, repair, and upkeep of building fabric and associated systems to ensure assets remain safe, functional, and compliant. Services are delivered through a combination of reactive call-outs and scheduled maintenance activities. The contract supports the ongoing operational performance and longevity of buildings.

The provision delivers an Extra Care service offering on-site care and support within a supported housing environment. A 24/7 care team is available to provide both planned and responsive assistance based on individual needs. Services typically include personal care, support with daily living activities, and promoting wellbeing and independence. The model enables residents to remain in their own accommodation while having access to continuous care and support when required.

Warringon Borough Council are looking to appoint strategic partners to act as Alliance Lead, and to take other partnership roles, coordinating a multi-agency approach to deliver the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) across Warrington. We anticipate strong VCFSE involvement in the alliance model. The lead organisation may come from the VCFSE sector or other suitably qualified organisations able to demonstrate strong partnerships and a community focused delivery model. The Alliance Lead will work with the other partner organisations to deliver on a collaborative framework between Warrington Borough Council and other service delivery organisations within the community, to deliver targeted support. The aim is to strengthen community resilience and ensure equitable access to support vulnerable residents with their wellbeing and financial resilience. Access is underpinned by a referral pathway tool, alongside self‑referral, signposting, and organisational referrals, to ensure smooth navigation and timely support. Focus will be: Prevention, Early Help and Trusted Conversations Guided Support for residents in crisis Intensive Casework It is not yet known whether the various aspects will be offered as separate tender opportunities or as separate Lots (TBC) within an overarching tender. The funding available is currently for a 3 year delivery programme from April 2026 to March 2029. We aim to go to tender in May / June 2026.