Framework for Supported Living Services for Adults (Phase 1 - Building based schemes with multiple tenants)
Stockton on Tees Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Stockton on Tees Borough Council awarded care work to Creative Support Limited on 6 February 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £11,850,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn House 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversBuilding based Supported Living containing 14 tenancies for people with Standard support needs. The setting contains communal areas accessed by all tenants. Required services are set out in a detailed Service Specification and a sample of Pen Pictures relating to current tenants | Social and domiciliary care | £1,836,000 |
| Kirkdale House 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversBuilding based Supported Living containing 23 tenancies for people with Complex support needs. The setting contains communal areas accessed by all tenants. Required services are set out in a detailed Service Specification and a sample of Pen Pictures relating to current tenants | Social and domiciliary care | £5,055,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Support Limited 6 bids received | Kirkdale House | £5,526,941 | Awarded 6 February 2026 |
| Creative Support Limited 6 bids received | Acorn House | £2,071,066 | Awarded 6 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070000-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 072051-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 015154-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
119Awards
93Suppliers it has used most for care
- ARC Adoption North East Limited2 contracts
- Change Grow Live2 contracts
- 3.131 contract
- A Way Out1 contract
- Abihealth Solutions Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
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From notice 070000-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 31 October 2025, last updated 19 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.