Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Stoke on Trent City Council
Civic Centre, Glebe Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST41HH
UK
Contact person: Charne Botes
E-mail: charne.botes@stoke.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.stoke.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supported Living and Social Opportunities Framework Year 2 & 3 Reopening ASCHIW/2021/132
Reference number: ASCHIW/2021/132
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bidders Day - Reopening of the Supported Living and Social Opportunities Framework[SH2.1]
The Council will be hosting a Bidders Day to support the reopening of the Supported Living and Social Opportunities Framework. This event is intended for both existing and prospective providers who are interested in delivering services under the renewed framework.
The session will provide an overview of the framework, commissioning intentions, and key updates to the service specifications and procurement process. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from commissioning and procurement colleagues, gain clarity on eligibility and requirements, and ask questions about the application process.
The Bidders Day is designed to help providers understand expectations, prepare high-quality submissions, and engage with the Council ahead of the framework reopening.
Attendance is strongly recommended for organisations considering submitting a bid.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
47 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living Hourly Rate
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supported Living Services based on Hourly provision.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living - Sleep In
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supported Living Provision of Nighty Sleep Ins.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Social Opportunities - Building Based
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Daily Social Opportunities that are building based
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Social Opportunities - Outreach
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Daily Social Opportunities - community based activities
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Bidders Day - Reopening of the Supported Living and Social Opportunities Framework
The Council will be hosting a Bidders Day to support the reopening of the Supported Living and Social Opportunities Framework. This event is intended for both existing and prospective providers who are interested in delivering services under the renewed framework.
The session will provide an overview of the framework, commissioning intentions, and key updates to the service specifications and procurement process. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from commissioning and procurement colleagues, gain clarity on eligibility and requirements, and ask questions about the application process.
The Bidders Day is designed to help providers understand expectations, prepare high-quality submissions, and engage with the Council ahead of the framework reopening.
Attendance is strongly recommended for organisations considering submitting a bid.
Bidders Day is Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 9:30AM on Microsoft Team
Please email Reanne.Mayer@stoke.gov.uk for the invite link
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/04/2026