Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,
Telford, Shropshire
TF34JA
UK
E-mail: marketsustainability@telford.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG21
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.telford.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/home
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
PSR MSPP TWC-2637946
Reference number: TWC-2637946
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Telford & Wrekin Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise to identify providers who may be able to deliver specialist accommodation and support for an adult with learning disabilities and complex support needs who is preparing for discharge from an inpatient setting.
This exercise is being undertaken to:
• Understand market capacity and capability.
• Explore accommodation options.
• Inform commissioning intentions.
• Assist in determining the most appropriate procurement approach under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
Participation in this exercise does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit the Council to award a contract.
The individual presents with:
• Male, aged 51.
• Mild Learning Disability.
• Currently residing in a specialist inpatient setting.
• Verbal communicator.
• Independent with mobility.
• Requires specialist support arrangements due to complex behavioural and risk management needs.
Support Needs
• Positive Behaviour Support.
• Consistent staffing team.
• Support to maintain independence.
• Support accessing community opportunities.
• Robust risk management arrangements
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This process will use the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider Process
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000.00
GBP
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
A declaration of confidentiality MUST be signed to particulate.
Providers should have demonstrable experience of supporting individuals with complex behavioural presentations, community risk management requirements and safeguarding considerations
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
14/09/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
CEDR
100 St Pauls Churchyard
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/08/2026