Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tenancy Based Care and Support (Supported Living) for People with Mental Health Need

Procurement reference

CCS/24/300

Procurement description

Swansea Council is establishing a framework agreement with organisations it can work with in the future to deliver high-quality support to those in need.

The framework agreement will have three separate lots that will offer the Council the flexibility to commission services that are effective at supporting individuals with a range of needs.

Tender documents can be accessed via the following link;

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL18 - Swansea

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

100000000 GBP to 300000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

03 November 2025, 00:00AM to 04 November 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 04 November 2035

Is a framework being established?

Yes

City & County of Swansea

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Open

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

This Framework Agreement may be utilised by the following Contracting Authorities:

- The Council of the City and County of Swansea

- Swansea Bay University Health Board

1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park,

Port Talbot

SA12 7BR

Framework operation description

Mini Competition and Direct Award option

Description

This Lot will allow the Purchasers to call-off block contracts for the delivery of support at one or more addresses. Each call-off contract will have a designated level of support staff, but the maximum number will be 299 hours per week. In most instances, the Service Provider of the scheme must be registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales.

CPV classifications

• 85300000 - Social work and related services

Delivery regions

• UKL18 - Swansea

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

03 November 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 November 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 November 2035, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Extension of initial framework term.

Extension period - option to extend up to 60 months.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

No maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded.

No maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

This Lot will allow the Purchasers to call-off block contracts for the delivery of support at one or more addresses. Each call-off contract will have a designated level of support staff, but the minimum number will be 300 hours per week. In most instances, the Service Provider of the scheme must be registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales.

CPV classifications

• 85300000 - Social work and related services

Delivery regions

• UKL18 - Swansea

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

03 November 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 November 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 November 2035, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Optional extension for initial term.

Extension Period - option to extend up to 60 months.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

No maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded.

No maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

This Lot will allow the Purchasers to commission individual packages of care and support for Service Users with complex mental health needs.

CPV classifications

• 85300000 - Social work and related services

Delivery regions

• UKL18 - Swansea

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

100000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

03 November 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 November 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 November 2035, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Optional extension for initial term.

Extension Period - option to extend up to 60 months.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

No maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded.

No maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for.

Participation

Award criteria

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

05 September 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

29 August 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

20 October 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Tender documents can be accessed (for free) via the following link;https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtmlPlease search for the following ITT code and description;itt_118640 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Tenancy Based Care and Support (Supported Living) for People with Mental Health NeedTenders can also be submitted via the e-TenderWales portal;https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

01 June 2035, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English
• Welsh