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Contract Award Notice

Milton Keynes City Council Supported Living Framework 2025-2029

  • First published: 20 March 2026
  • Last modified: 20 March 2026
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Milton Keynes City Council
Authority ID:
AA83174
Publication date:
20 March 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) has established a Supported Living Services Framework and admitted suppliers with experience in providing Supported Living Services to ensure delivery of Supported Living services within Milton Keynes.This procurement was run via Open FTS under the Light Touch Regime to establish the framework which is split into 4 lots. • Lot 1: Supported Living for People with Learning Disability• Lot 2: Supported Living for People with Mental Health Challenges• Lot 3: Supported Living for People with Autism• Lot 4: Supported Living for People with Other Support NeedsProviders could apply for a maximum of three (3) lots in total. This could be made up from one of either lot 1 or lot 2 and both of lots 3 and 4. The start date of the framework is 9th March 2026 with the framework ending on the 8th March 2030.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Milton Keynes City Council

Civic Office, 1 Saxon Gate East

Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes

UK

E-mail: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk

NUTS: UKJ12

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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

Milton Keynes City Council Supported Living Framework 2025-2029

Reference number: 2024-251

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) has established a Supported Living Services Framework and admitted suppliers with experience in providing Supported Living Services to ensure delivery of Supported Living services within Milton Keynes.This procurement was run via Open FTS under the Light Touch Regime to establish the framework which is split into 4 lots. • Lot 1: Supported Living for People with Learning Disability• Lot 2: Supported Living for People with Mental Health Challenges• Lot 3: Supported Living for People with Autism• Lot 4: Supported Living for People with Other Support NeedsProviders could apply for a maximum of three (3) lots in total. This could be made up from one of either lot 1 or lot 2 and both of lots 3 and 4. The start date of the framework is 9th March 2026 with the framework ending on the 8th March 2030.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 99 999 999.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Supported Living for People with Learning Disability

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

85310000

85311000

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ12


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of Supported Living services for adults with with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities, and adults with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs and/or chaotic lifestyles.Supported Living services for adults with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities - who have additional needs arising from multiple disabilities which may include complex health needs, autism, long term health conditions, behaviours that challenge, physical disabilities or mental health needs. Supported Living services for adults with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs and/or chaotic lifestyles - who have significant additional needs arising from either an enduring mental health condition, personality disorder, autistic spectrum disorder substance misuse and/or chaotic lifestyle. Some individuals may have forensic history and engage in behaviour which puts themselves and/or others at risk.Lot 1 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price / Weighting:  0

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Supported Living for People with Mental Health Challenges

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

85310000

85311000

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ12


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Supported Living services for adults with significant and enduring Mental Health needs including diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorder and enduring anxiety and depressive disorders who require support to maintain their independence. Individuals may have forensic histories, substance misuse and/ or chaotic lifestyles.Lot 2 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price / Weighting:  0

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Supported Living for People with Autism

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

85310000

85311000

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ12


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot is for Supported Living services for adults with autistic spectrum conditions - who have needs arising from either a diagnosed Autistic Spectrum condition, autistic tendencies or who present with behaviours that challenge which require a skilled response. It may also include people with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.Lot 3 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price / Weighting:  0

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Supported Living for People with Other Support Needs

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

85310000

85311000

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ12


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot will host any other support needs including but not limited to:Supported Living services for Adults with Physical Disabilities with complex needs. Services offered in this area will be for adults between the ages of 18 and 64 with a long-term physical impairment or illness including:• People born with a physical disability, for example people with spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy or sensory impairment.• People who suddenly acquire a trauma-based disability, for example spinal injury or acquired brain injury.• People who acquire a disability from a long-term condition, for example multiple sclerosis or COPD• People who have a moderate or severe sensory impairment • And additional complex needs arising from multiple conditions including mental health issues or challenging behaviour.Supported Living services for individuals with an acquired brain injury which is defined by WHO as "Damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease. These impairments may be temporary or permanent and cause partial or functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment"Lot 4 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 100

Price / Weighting:  0

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-010992

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: 2024-251

Title: Supported Living for People with Learning Disability

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/02/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 81

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 68

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 83

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Care Support MK Ltd

07901302

Artemis House 4b Bramley Road, Bletchley,

Milton Keynes

MK1 1PT

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Caredom Healthcare Limited

11847758

Unit 2 Logistic House, 1 Horsley Road,

Northampton

NN2 6LJ

UK

NUTS: UKF2

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Salutem LD Bidco IV Limited

10988939

Minton Place, Victoria Street,

Windsor

SL4 1EG

UK

NUTS: UKJ11

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dimensions (UK) Limited

31192R

Ground Floor, Building 1230 Arlington Business Park, Theale,

Reading

RG7 4SA

UK

NUTS: UKJ11

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

FirstCare (GB) Ltd

05703429

44 Village Road, Bromham,

Bedford

MK43 8LL

UK

NUTS: UKH24

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Autism Care (UK) Limited

03997337

No. 2 The Square, Birchwood Boulevard,

Warrington

WA3 7QY

UK

NUTS: UKD61

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Macintyre Care

00894054

Seebeck House 1 Seebeck Place, Knowlhill,

Milton Keynes

MK5 8FR

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marcus & Marcus Limited

04563001

Unit 46, Wenta Business Centre Innova Business Park, Electric Avenue,

Enfield

EN3 7XU

UK

NUTS: UKI54

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pearl Residence Ltd

13022635

240 Mungo Park Road, Elm Park,

Rainham

RM13 7PS

UK

NUTS: UKI52

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Precious Homes

02981404

28 High Road,

London

N2 9PJ

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 24 975 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: 2024-251

Title: Supported Living for People with Mental Health Challenges

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/02/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 40

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 40

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 40

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd

08949974

13 Worcester Close,

Corby,

NN18 8QZ

UK

NUTS: UKF25

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arthur Morrison Ltd

11008058

72 Callender Road Callender Road,

Erith

DA8 3DD

UK

NUTS: UKI51

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Call4care Services Limited

09800373

34 Haywards Croft, Greenleys,

Milton Keynes

MK12 6AH

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Care MK Ltd

12275385

Unit 10 39 Farthing Grove, Netherfield,

Milton Keynes

MK6 4JH

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GND Support Limited

10136452

11 Benbow Court, Shenley Church End,

Milton Keynes,

MK5 6JG

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Line of Sight Care Limited

11040502

The Studio, 1a Church Road, Wilstead,

Bedford

MK45 3HH

UK

NUTS: UKH24

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

More-Energy Care Services Ltd

09027588

Park House 8 Grove Ash, Mount Farm,

Milton Keynes

MK1 1BZ

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Resource Gate Ltd

10534404

35 Alma Street,

Luton,

LU1 2PL

UK

NUTS: UKH21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sarmey Healthcare Limited

07126817

100 Office1:16, Avebury Boulevard,

Milton Keynes

MK9 1FH

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 24 975 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: 2024-251

Title: Supported Living for People with Autism

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/02/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 90

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 80

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 90

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Call4Care Services Limited

09800373

34 Haywards Croft, Greenleys,

Milton Keynes

MK12 6AH

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Caredom Healthcare Limited

11847758

Unit 2 Logistic House, 1 Horsley Road,

Northampton

NN2 6LJ

UK

NUTS: UKF24

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dimensions (UK) Limited

31192R

Ground Floor, Building 1230 Arlington Business Park, Theale

Reading

RG7 4SA

UK

NUTS: UKJ11

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ITrust Care Services Ltd

10144796

21 Kimpton Road,

Luton

LU2 0HL

UK

NUTS: UKH21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Autism Care (UK) Limited

03997337

No. 2 The Square, Birchwood Boulevard,

Warrington

WA3 7QY

UK

NUTS: UKD61

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marcus & Marcus Limited

04563001

Unit 46, Wenta Business Centre Innova Business Park, Electric Avenue,

Enfield

EN3 7XU

UK

NUTS: UKI54

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Precious Homes Limited

02981404

28 High Road,

London

N2 9PJ

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Protea Care Homes (Kent) Ltd

08661207

153 The Parade, High Street,

Watford

WD17 1NA

UK

NUTS: UKH23

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sarmey Healthcare Limited

07126817

100 Office1:16, Avebury Boulevard,

Milton Keynes

MK9 1FH

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Voyage 1 Limited

02215899

Voyage Care Wall Island, Birmingham Road,

Lichfield

UK

NUTS: UKG24

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 24 975 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: 2024-251

Title: Supported Living for People with Other Support Needs

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/02/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 85

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 78

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 85

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd

08949974

13 Worcester Close,

Corby

NN8 8QZ

UK

NUTS: UKF25

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arthur Morrison Ltd

11008058

72 Callender Road Callender Road,

Erith

DA8 3DD

UK

NUTS: UKI51

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Caredom Healthcare Limited

11847758

Unit 2 Logistic House, 1 Horsley Road,

Northampton

NN2 6LJ

UK

NUTS: UKF24

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

FirstCare (GB) Ltd

05703429

44 Village Road, Bromham,

Bedford

MK43 8LL

UK

NUTS: UKH24

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GND Support Limited

10136452

11 Benbow Court, Shenley Church End,

Milton Keynes

MK5 6JG

UK

NUTS: UKJ12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Line of Sight Care Limited

11040502

The Studio, 1a Church Road, Wilstead,

Bedford

MK45 3HH

UK

NUTS: UKH24

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Priority Plus Care Ltd

07285398

Caxton Point Business Centre, Caxton Way,

Stevenage

SG1 2XU

UK

NUTS: UKH23

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SSA Quality Care Limited

05626573

5 The Courtyard Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Close, Gatehouse Industrial Area,

Aylesbury

HP19 8DP

UK

NUTS: UKJ13

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Voyage 1 Limited

02215899

Voyage Care Wall Island, Birmingham Road,

Lichfield

WS14 0QP

UK

NUTS: UKG24

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 24 975 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court Royal Court of Justice

London

WC24 2LL

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The Council will incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Contract was communicated to tenderers. Applicants who were unsuccessful were informed by the Contracting Authority as soon as possible after the decision was been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. Applicants had the option to seek further clarification from the Contracting Authority following receipt of this information.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

19/03/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85000000 Health and social work services Other Services
85300000 Social work and related services Health and social work services
85310000 Social work services Social work and related services
85311000 Social work services with accommodation Social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
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Main contact:
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
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N/a
Other contact:
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