Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for Supported Bus Services for suitably qualified bus operators to run routes on behalf of Cumberland Council.
The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 12 months with the successful tenderer.
There are 2 optional extension periods available of 12 months each. Use of these extension periods is at the absolute discretion of the council.
If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 01st November 2027. The contract value for the initial term is £2,709,796 excluding VAT.
If the council implements all of the optional extension periods, the contract would end on 01st November 2029. The indicative maximum overall value is £7,709,796 excluding VAT.
If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed in writing to the successful supplier in advance.
If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier.
The Council is tendering 15 individual routes. This approach is intended to encourage competition and enable operators to bid for the routes they can deliver most effectively and efficiently. No cap has been applied to the number of routes that may be awarded to any one supplier in order to maximise value for money and operational efficiency.
In accordance with the information set out above, the Council is seeking to award up to 15 contracts. The Council reserves the right to not make an award at all,
For further details and to access the tender documents use the council's online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk
You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is simple and free on the above link.
Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all of its appendices before completing the tender documents.
Any clarification questions must be sent to the council via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.
All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT
Leicestershire County Council is committed to the delivery of high-quality Adult Social Care Services and Health Care Services for residents of Leicestershire who are assessed as requiring care in an Extra Care setting.
Extra Care housing aims to meet the needs and aspirations of individuals through the provision of Services designed to accommodate changing needs, for example allowing older people to age in one place and preventing avoidable and/or emergency hospital or residential care admissions.
Extra Care housing provides a supportive environment, offering a range of Services, from unplanned low level and physical response including night-time cover to individually tailored care Services (person-centred commissioned care). This Service has been developed to provide integrated health and social care services for people living in Extra Care and those assessed as eligible for care.
This procurement is divided into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - North: Loughborough/Melton Mowbray (Connaught House, Waterside Court and Gretton Court)
Lot 2 - South: Blaby/Lutterworth (Birch Court, Oak Court and St. Mary's House)
Leicestershire County CouncilEast MidlandsWAC-632918
Temporary Accommodation, Off-the-Streets Accommodation, Accommodation-based Services and Floating Support Framework
Exeter City Council seeks to establish a four-lot framework under the Light Touch Regime to secure accommodation and support services to meet statutory duties relating to homelessness prevention, relief, and placement; safeguarding of vulnerable adults and families; and delivery of outcome focused support. The framework will enable call offs (Mini competitions or direct awards, where permitted) across the following lots:
Lot 1: Temporary Accommodation (TA) - Short-term, reactive placements, to include placements out of hours, (incl. nightly paid) for individuals/families pursuant to duties under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as Amended).
Lot 2: Off the Streets Accommodation - Emergency beds and rapid access units (including respite provision) for same day placements for rough sleepers, people at immediate risk of rough sleeping and those not eligible for statutory support.
Lot 3: Accommodation-based Services - Accommodation with intensive housing management function; will support tenants with pathway progression to independence.
Lot 4: Floating Support - support that is not linked to any specific property; will support individuals to sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness.
Note: ECC is not guaranteeing volumes at this stage.
The procurement will deliver an Adult Community Support Service across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups.
Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.
The scope of the procurement will encompass services currently referred to as Community Supports, 24Hr Support, Housing Support and Supported living services. It does not include care at home provision.
Services will be delivered through a flexible framework contract model. The contract term will be for a total of Six (6) years. The term will be an initial two (2) year period, followed by two further extension periods of 2 years. Providers will be invited to join the Flexible Framework at the two year break periods through a formal tender process.
Re-opening July 2026 update - this framework has now been modified and will run until July 2027, with an option to extend until December 2027. Therefore, in line with the original framework schedule to open every 2 years, we are re-opening again in July 2026, for a final time on this framework. A PIN is currently live for the framework retender due to start in 2027.
The Members of Adoption Counts (through STAR Procurement) are seeking to implement an Open Framework of approved providers who can deliver a range of therapeutic services or assess a family, individual or child's need to help identify an appropriate therapy. These services may be funded through The Adoption Support Fund www.adoptionsupportfund.co.uk or other sources of funding.
LEARNING DISABILITIES, AUTISM, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME FRAMEWORK
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking providers to join the Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Specialist Care and Support At Home Framework, the Framework is designed to transform the way care is delivered across our communities. This updated approach places people, their strengths, and aspirations at the heart of everything we do.
BCP Council Adult Social Care's (ASC) vision is to support people to live fulfilling lives, in ways they choose, and in environments where they feel safe and connected
The Specialist Care and Support Framework is committed to a progressive approach that will embed outcomes focus throughout the duration of this contract. This means moving away from the traditional 'time and task' model of care towards a model that is person-centred, flexible, and empowering.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilWAC-623705
This Tender Notice outlines the Authority's intent to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver Light Mobility Vehicle(s) (LMV) and associated support services.
The LMV programme is expected to deliver a range of vehicles, including the provision of a wheeled utility platform designed to modernise capabilities currently fulfilled by legacy fleets such as Land Rover and Pinzgauer. The programme will utilise a common base platform to support a variety of warfighting roles across the Joint Force, enhancing interoperability, flexibility, and operational effectiveness.
The Contract will include an initial vehicle purchase with options to support future operational requirements, fleet growth and replacement needs vehicles with the ability to increase the vehicle fleet to in excess of 9,500. This flexibility will enable the Authority to respond to evolving operational requirements and technology changes.
The LMV programme will require a Common Base Platform (CBP) which will be used to deliver 9 vehicle variants:
General Purpose Vehicle (GPV)
Battlefield Ambulance (BFA)
Tactical Mobility Vehicle (TMV)
Utility Vehicle (UV)
Enhance Protection Vehicle (EPV)
Command and Control (C2V)
Equipment Support Vehicle (ESV)
Troop Carrying Vehicle (TCV)
Mission Systems Vehicle (MSV)
The contract shall also include the ability for the Authority to utilise Post Design Services (PDS) for the ongoing development of the Vehicle variants to ensure that they continue to provide optimal performance as technology develops and matures. The Authority may utilise PDS as one of the measures it uses to mitigate the risks outlined in the Description of risks to contract performance section of this tender notice.
In addition, the contract shall encompass the provision of a support solution, which may include but not be limited to maintenance, repair, and logistics support to sustain operational availability throughout the lifecycle of the vehicles. This support solution may be scalable and adaptable to meet the varying demands of the different vehicle variants and operational environments.
A Training element will be included in the requirement to ensure that personnel are fully equipped to operate, maintain, and support the LMV variants effectively.
The primary delivery location will be the United Kingdom. The support solution must be capable of providing support services worldwide.
Classification of Tender Documents is OFFICIAL - SENSITIVE
The Cyber Risk Profile is Level 2 Advanced. Cyber Risk Assessment Reference: RAR-N3DKGKY
This competitive procurement will be managed in accordance with Procurement Regulations 2023.
Principal Provider Home Support - Swaffham & Downham
The Council wishes to appoint one Principal provider to deliver home support services in Swaffham and Downham (PCN) within Norfolk. The intention is that the Principal Provider will deliver 70% of the hours and the remaining 30% will be delivered by a small number of PCN framework providers, whose appointment has been subject to a separate procurement.
There has been no market engagement for this specific procurement. This is a re-procurement of a service previously tendered and awarded. Full market engagement took place at this time.
Cornwall Council is seeking to appoint suitably experienced and qualified providers to deliver Homelessness Support and Accommodation Services (HSAS) across Cornwall from 1 April 2027.
The procurement comprises six Lots covering supported accommodation services for adults, young people and care experienced young people, together with specialist homelessness intervention services including a Trauma Stabilisation Outreach Service and a Through the Gate Mentoring Service for people transitioning from custody. The services are intended to prevent and relieve homelessness, improve housing stability, support sustained independence, reduce repeat homelessness and contribute to improved health, wellbeing and social outcomes.
The Authority is seeking providers capable of delivering trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred services, working collaboratively with statutory, voluntary and community sector partners as part of an integrated homelessness and support system. Services will support individuals with multiple disadvantage, complex needs and barriers to securing and sustaining accommodation.
The procurement is being conducted as an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 for Light Touch Services. Suppliers may bid for one, multiple or all Lots. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1 April 2027, with an initial term of two years and options to extend for up to a further six years. The total estimated contract value across all Lots is up to £7.86 million excluding VAT over the maximum contract term
View 3-notice timelineLatest notice released 4 Sept 2026
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Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 12
The Council has an on-going requirement to procure Adult Supported Living Services. The Services will support vulnerable adults to live
in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able.
The Self-Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework
or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the
Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74 – 76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate Supported Person's choice.
Open Framework for Supported and Temporary Accommodation
An Open Framework for Supported and Temporary Accommodation for Children, Young People, Adults and Families. The lotting structure for the framework is as per the following:
Lot 1 - Solo accommodation with on-site support (Children and Young People)
Lot 2 - Shared accommodation with on-site support (Children and Young People)
Lot 3 - Dispersed accommodation (16+) (Children and Young People)
Lot 4 - Care Leavers accommodation (Children and Young People)
Lot 5 - Floating support (Children and Young People)
Lot 6 - Temporary Accommodation (Adults & Families)
Lot 7 - Supported Accommodation (Adults & Families)
View 4-notice timelineLatest notice released 7 Sept 2026
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Framework for Small and Cluster Supported Living Schemes
Framework for Small and Cluster Supported Living Schemes, which is split into 2 lots of schemes in the same geographical location within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The Framework will deliver supported living services to adult individuals with Mental Health Conditions, Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder support needs
Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Domestic Abuse Support Services.
This procurement is being undertaken via the Open procedure as permitted under Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023.
This provision will support the Council in meeting its duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and delivering the priorities set out in the Milton Keynes Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026–2028. To prevent gaps in delivery, communication, joint working and aligned pathways between services must be maintained if multiple providers are appointed to the Lots.
The requirement is structured into three individual Lots and four combined Lots, as set out below:
• Lot 1: Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Services
• Lot 2: Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Services
• Lot 3: Domestic Abuse Outreach Service
• Lot 4: Lot 1 (Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service) and Lot 2 (Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service) Combined
• Lot 5: Lot 1 (Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service) and Lot 3 (Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Combined
• Lot 6: Lot 2 (Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service) and Lot 3 (Domestic Abuse Outreach Service) Combined
• Lot 7: All 3 Lots Combined (Lot 1: Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service, Lot 2: Domestic Abuse Refuge Support Service, and Lot 3: Domestic Abuse Outreach Service)
Bidders may submit a tender for a single Lot, multiple Lots, or any combination of Lots.
Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through the Councils E Tendering system: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/
Suppliers will be notified by email and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website be electing the "view details" button for this tender
Deadline for submissions for this tender will be 12 Noon 8th September 2026
View 4-notice timelineLatest notice released 8 Sept 2026
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Care and Support at Home Closed Framework
The Council intends to establish a closed framework for the provision of care and support services at home across 12 neighbourhoods within the Liverpool region.
The Council currently supports 2,700 residents across the region, commissioning c35,000 hours per week.
Provision of Personal Care and Support to Tenants in Extra Care Housing
Requirement of Personal Care and Domestic Support for tenants living in Extra Care Housing.
The service is to provide regulated personal care and domestic support to individuals with assessed care and/or support needs who are living within Extra Care Housing settings across the borough of Darlington.
The Council's vision is to reduce reliance on residential care by enabling individuals to access high-quality care and support within their own homes. The service will support people to maximise their independence and wellbeing, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time, and are empowered to contribute to and feel valued within their communities.
Scope of the Service
The service will be available to individuals including:
• Person aged 55 and over, however younger individuals may reside where their Council-led Care Act assessment has identified a need that can be best met within the Extra Care environment.
• Person with dementia
• Person with a physical disability
• Person with a sensory impairment
• Person with a long-term condition
• Person with a learning disability
• Person with a mental health condition
• Person with bariatric needs, accessibility will be considered with respect to allocation of properties.
• Person with palliative care needs
• Person with behaviours that may challenge
• Carer where their Council-led Carers assessment has identified a need to help them manage daily life while continuing to provide care.
Geographical Scope and Current Provision
• There are currently 4 Extra Care schemes operating within Darlington, providing a total of 154 units across the borough
• The accommodation comprises a mix of Council-owned and social rented tenures, supported by a commissioned regulated care provider
• Darlington Borough Council housing operates 3 schemes, and works in partnership with Anchor Housing on additional scheme.
View 3-notice timelineLatest notice released 8 Sept 2026
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Provision of home and community-based care and support services under SDS Option 3 (2027 Angus Framework)
Angus Council and the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have reviewed their current Framework for the provision of personal care, support and care and housing support (including home-based respite services) under SDS Option 3 within the homes of supported people in Angus.
This is a procurement exercise to establish a new framework, commencing 01 April 2027.
This is an opportunity for providers in the Care at Home sector to tender for various Lots within the new framework.
The new Framework will run for four years with options to extend for a further three years and then a further two years.
The estimated values in this notice are based on the Framework running for a total of nine years
Provision of Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services.
The Council are looking to procure Services that will continue to support and work with Adult Carers and Young Carers residing in South Lanarkshire to offer holistic, personalised support through an outcomes approach by offering a range of direct and indirect support. The Service will deliver a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports to enable Adult Carers and Young Carers to achieve their outcomes and ensure their rights are met.
This is an Open Tender including 2 Lots, with one supplier being awarded per Lot.
There is a maximum budget for Lot 2 (for both Lots), further details can be found within the Service Specification (Appendix 4) and Pricing Schedule (Appendix 5).
For clarity, the definition of Adult Carers and Young Carers is as per the Carers Act Scotland 2016.
“adult carer” means a carer who is at least 18 years old but is not a young carer.
“young carer” means a carer who; (a) under 18 years old, or (b) has attained the age of 18 years while a pupil at school, and has since attaining that age remained a pupil at that or another school.
This is a PSR Competitive Notice for Individual Placement Support Services. The full detail of the service requirements can be found within the tender documentation on the Atamis portal.<br/><br/>This contract will be for three years, running from 2027-2030 with the option to extend for a further two years (1+1), any extensions will be based upon available funding.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustWAC-634259
This is a multi‑supplier Technical Support Framework, comprising two specialist LOTS. To support transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design activities across the organisation.