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Learning disabilities, autism, mental health specialist care and support at home framework

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Local authority

In brief

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council was looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £229,114,800 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 7 years, up to 9 years with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

It is split into 6 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

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.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Specialist Care and Support 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2034 What this lot covers Specialist Care and Support at Home	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£8,780,295
Housing Related Support 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2034 What this lot covers Housing Related Support Services	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£1,225,336
Supported Living (Regulated) 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2034 What this lot covers Supported Living (Regulated) Services	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£8,903,887
Supported Living (Unregulated) 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2034 What this lot covers Supported Living (Unregulated) Services	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£3,081,266
Specialist Supported Living 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2034 What this lot covers Specialist Supported Living Services	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£2,721,328
Individual Service Funds 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2034 What this lot covers Provision of Individual Service Funds	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£745,088

Timeline

3 November 2025Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070344-2025
13 July 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 065592-2026

About the buyer

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

146

Awards

103

Suppliers it has used most for care

Apex Prime Care Ltd3 contracts
Bournemouth Churches Housing Association Limited2 contracts
Citizens Advice BCP2 contracts
Doole's Limited2 contracts
Dorset Community Action2 contracts

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From notice 070344-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2025, last updated 13 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.