Supported Living Framework
This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the Light Touch process to establish a Supported Living Framework (SLF). The design of the framework incorporates the flexibility to add new services in response to any arising needs across 3 specific lots for the duration of the framework. Details of these possible additional service requirements can be found in each specification under the clause for modification and variations. The Framework includes 3 specific Lots, as describ...
Buyer
Reading Borough Council
Value
£120,000,000
Published
16 Feb 2026
Closes
27 Oct 2025
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Berkshire
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
31 Mar 2026
Contract ends
30 Mar 2031
CPV classifications
75200000
Provision of services to the community
85310000
Social work services
85312000
Social work services without accommodation
85323000
Community health services
98000000
Other community, social and personal services
85311000
Social work services with accommodation
Lots
Lot 1 Lot 1 - Supported Living (Accommodation-Based)
£96,000,000
This is an accommodation-based lot where the Individual would have a separate contract for their tenancy, the property is usually sourced by the care provider. Please note there will be no cap on the number of qualifying suppliers for this particular Lot.
Delivery: UKJ1 · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Lot 2 - Community Support
£9,600,000
This lot involves supporting an individual from their own home, which could be their own property, rented accommodation or living with family or friends. The provider would not source the accommodation. Please note this particular lot will be limited up to a maximum of the 5 qualifying suppliers who exceed the set scoring threshold. These will be the 5 highe...
Lot 3 Lot 3 - Complex Needs
£14,400,000
This Lot could be either a Lot 1 Accommodation-Based Service or a Lot 2 Community Support Service; however, the Individual’s needs are of such a complexity that they exceed Lot 1 and 2’s capabilities and require a provider with additional resources and specialisms. Please note there will be no cap on the number of suppliers for this particular Lot.
Documents
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Bidding documents
Tender notice on Find a Tender
26 Sept 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
23 Apr 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
15 Aug 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
19 Aug 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
16 Feb 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
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