Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18
Medway Council · Local authority
In brief
Medway Council is looking for suppliers for care work (South East).
It is a framework worth up to £74,800,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 1 day, starting 31 January 2027.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Bids close at 11:59pm, Saturday 30 January 2027.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- 11:59pm, Saturday 30 January 2027
How bids are scored
Quality
Dynamic purchasing system
Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.
Tender documents
The buyer expects to buy this again around February 2027.
What the notice says
Due to Medway Council changing its tendering portal provider to Delta within the Kent Business Portal, the purpose of this notice is to supplement and update the links for prospective suppliers wishing to apply for the currently active Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), previously advertised under notice ref. 2022/S 000-030999 in 2022. The 2015 Public Contracts Regulations therefore still to this supplementary notice and the DPS. The corrigendum ref. 2025/S 000-061022 issued on 30 September 2025 should be disregarded as the links provided in that notice are no longer valid. Please instead use the new links provided within this notice and then download the application documents held within…Read the full description
Should I bid?
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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.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Saturday 30 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Support at accommodation for individuals with lower needs 31 January 2027 to 31 January 2027 What this lot coversTo include, but not limited to: - budgeting/income maximisation - support to coordinate and attend appointments - managing and maintaining personal hygiene - maintaining their home environment - enabling social inclusion and community involvement - ensuring adequate nutrition and support towards a healthy lifestyle - medication compliance - support to access suitable gainful daytime activity - support planning with individual goals - managing and maintaining their tenancy - developing capabilities and skills to progress to more independent living - night support (sleep in or waking night) would not be included | Social and domiciliary care | £74,800,000 |
| Support at accommodation meeting higher needs 31 January 2027 to 31 January 2027 What this lot coversTo include (in addition to lower level), but not limited to: - regular supervision throughout the day - behaviour management - support with eating, feeding, personal care or other activities of daily living - medication administration - support to manage clients' lives in the short and long term - help developing clients' skills to become independent or more independent with activities of daily living - all accommodation with night support (either sleep in or waking night) would fall into this category - night support (sleep in or waking night) to be nine hours - higher support providers are required to be CQC registered, and staff training levels should be appropriate. | Social and domiciliary care | £74,800,000 |
| Specialist Support 31 January 2027 to 31 January 2027 What this lot coversProviders with specialisms in complex challenging behaviour including violent and forensic behaviour and substance use. - not necessarily required to be CQC registered but will be required to provide details of significant relevant experience - specialist support services are likely to be tailored to meet a particular individual's need | Social and domiciliary care | £74,800,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063517-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
41Awards
21Suppliers it has used most for care
- Home-Start Medway Limited1 contract
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From notice 063517-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.