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Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework

In brief

Wirral Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (North West).

It is a framework worth up to £507,520,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 1 February 2027.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 25 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 5 October 2026

How bids are scored

Care and Accommodation

Quality Assessment 80% · Social Value 10% · Price 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Day Opportunities

Quality Assessment 60% · Social Value 10% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Short Breaks- Bed Based

Quality Assessment 60% · Social Value 10% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Short Breaks- Non bed based

Quality assessment 85% · Social Value 10% · Price 5%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £507,520,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2035.

What the notice says

The purpose of the Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework is to commission a diverse, high-quality and sustainable range of services that enable adults in Wirral to live with choice, independence and strong connections to their local communities. The framework will secure provision across Supported Living (Care and accommodation-based support), Day Opportunities and Short Breaks. It is intended to ensure that support is flexible, inclusive and responsive to local need, reflecting the diverse communities of Wirral and the lived experiences of people who draw on care and support.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £507,520,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 4 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 25 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Care and Accommodation 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2035 What this lot covers Care and Accommodation focuses on the commissioning and delivery of high-quality, person-centered accommodation and support options that enable individuals to live safe, meaningful and fulfilling lives with choice, independence and dignity.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£468,000,000
Day Opportunities 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2035 What this lot covers The services covered within this specification align to the Day Opportunities element of the Framework and will include a range of types of Day Opportunities which will include: Enablement and Skills Support: Short-term, outcome-focused interventions that build independence, confidence and life skills Personalised Community: Based Support: Flexible, strengths-based support delivered in community settings Specialist and Intensive Day Opportunities: Support for individuals with more complex needs, including where building-based or specialist environments are required	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£34,400,000
Short Breaks- Bed Based 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2035 What this lot covers Bed-Based Short Break Services are short-term breaks that include overnight accommodation and support provided away from an individual's usual place of residence. This includes residential respite, supported living overnight arrangements, specialist short break units, emergency respite and crisis placements	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£2,560,000
Short Breaks- Non bed based 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2035 What this lot covers Non-Bed-Based Short Break Services are flexible support arrangements that do not include overnight accommodation and are delivered in an individual's home, local community or other non-residential setting. This includes home-based support, community-based short breaks, activity-based support, Shared Days, evening and weekend support, community companion support and other personalised short break arrangements designed to provide a break for carers while promoting independence, well-being and community participation.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£2,560,000

Timeline

4 November 2025Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 070811-2025
4 November 2025Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070817-2025
19 May 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 045906-2026
7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084539-2026

About the buyer

Wirral CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

121

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Local Solutions2 contracts
The Riverside Group Ltd (Care & Support)2 contracts
Wirral Women & Childrens' Aid2 contracts
ABL Health Limited1 contract
Adferiad Recovery Ltd1 contract

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From notice 070811-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025, last updated 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.