North Northamptonshire Council in Partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the Provision of Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults (Reopening 202

What the buyer is asking for

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. Please note this is a Framework reopening 2026. 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 being procured: Lot 1- Individuals with Learning Disability 1 (a) - Standard - Tertiary Providers 1 (b) - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers Lot 2- Individuals with Mental Health Needs 2 (a) - Standard - Tertiary Providers 2 (b) - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers Lot 3- Individuals who are Autistic 3 (a) - Standard - Tertiary Providers 3 (b) - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers 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.

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• 100%qualityQuality - please note that for this re-opening it is a Pass/Fail CriterionQuality - Please note that for this re-opening it is a Pass/Fail Criterion. Please refer to the tender documentation.

6 lots

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• Lot 1a. Learning Disabilities - Standard - Tertiary Providers£197m

  Lot 1a - Learning Disabilities - Standard - Tertiary Providers Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability. Please refer to the Service Specification provided with the Tender for more details. Tertiary Providers (Standard)-will be considered only when Primary and Secondary Providers are unable to meet the specific needs of an individual, lack capacity, choice or decline an offer.

• Lot 1b. Learning Disabilities - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers£71m

  Lot 1b - Learning Disabilities - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Learning Disability. Please refer to the Service Specification provided with the Tender for more details. Tertiary Providers (Enhanced) -will be considered only when Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Enhanced Lots Providers are unable to meet the specific needs of an individual, choice, lack capacity, or decline an offer.

• Lot 2a. Mental Health - Standard - Tertiary Providers£21m

  Lot 2a - Mental Health - Standard - Tertiary Providers Supported Living Services for Individuals with Mental Health Needs. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details. Tertiary Providers (Standard)-will be considered only when Primary and Secondary Providers are unable to meet the specific needs of an individual, lack capacity, choice or decline an offer.

• Lot 2b. Mental Health - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers£6.0m

  Lot 2b - Mental Health - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers Supported Living Services for Individuals with Mental Health Needs. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details. Tertiary Providers (Enhanced) -will be considered only when Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Enhanced Lots Providers are unable to meet the specific needs of an individual, choice, lack capacity, or decline an offer.

• Lot 3a. Autism - Standard - Tertiary Providers£6.0m

  Lot 3a - Autism - Standard - Tertiary Providers Supported Living Services for Autistic Individuals. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details. Tertiary Providers (Standard)-will be considered only when Primary and Secondary Providers are unable to meet the specific needs of an individual, lack capacity, choice or decline an offer.

• Lot 3b - Autism - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers£3.0m

  Lot 3b - Autism - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers Supported Living Services for Autistic Individuals. Please refer to the Specification Document shared with the Tender for more details. Tertiary Providers (Enhanced) -will be considered only when Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Enhanced Lots Providers are unable to meet the specific needs of an individual, choice, lack capacity, or decline an offer.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   30 Sept 2026, 16:21 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 27 days

   28 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Award decision expected byin 61 days

   1 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice30 Sept 2026, 16:21 BST092554-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender