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North Northamptonshire Council in Partnership with Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the Provision of Supported Living Services for Working Age Adults (Reopening 2026)

North Northamptonshire Council · Local authority

In brief

North Northamptonshire Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (East Midlands).

It is a framework worth up to £303,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 39 months, up to 63 months with extensions, starting 1 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.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality - please note that for this re-opening it is a Pass/Fail Criterion 100%

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

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 37 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 £303,000,000 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 August 2031.

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 27 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £303,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 6 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.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1a. Learning Disabilities - Standard - Tertiary Providers 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£196,500,000
Lot 1b. Learning Disabilities - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£70,500,000
Lot 2a. Mental Health - Standard - Tertiary Providers 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£21,000,000
Lot 2b. Mental Health - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£6,000,000
Lot 3a. Autism - Standard - Tertiary Providers 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£6,000,000
Lot 3b - Autism - Enhanced - Tertiary Providers 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£3,000,000

Timeline

30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092554-2026

Last time this was bought

Call off for - supported living services for working age adults under north northamptonshire council in partnership with northamptonshire integrated care board (ICB) for the provision of supported living services for working age adults

Won by: Midco Care Limited
Awarded: 1 September 2026
Value: £9,000,000
Contract ends: 31 May 2030

Matched on North Northamptonshire Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

North Northamptonshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

245

Awards

173

Suppliers it has used most for care

Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services Limited3 contracts
Aroma Care People Ltd2 contracts
Mega Resources Limited2 contracts
Midco Care Limited2 contracts
Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd2 contracts

All tenders and awards from North Northamptonshire Council

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From notice 092554-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.