Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Northamptonshire Council
Angel Street
Northampton
NN11ED
UK
Contact person: Kayley Lakin
E-mail: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF24
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.westnorthants.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
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 Services in West Northamptonshire - Oak Tree Rise Scheme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
West Northamptonshire Council is adding a new Scheme to its Supported Living Framework. This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the majority of whom have complex needs. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
350 000 000.00
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:
UKF24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the majority of whom have complex needs. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
08/09/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
West Northamptonshire Council - Upcoming Supported Living Framework Opportunity
West Northamptonshire Council is preparing to open its Supported Living Framework to procure a provider for its Transforming Care Scheme.
This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism, the majority of whom have complex needs. We are seeking to engage with providers who have a strong and demonstrable track record in delivering specialist support and managing the complexities associated with this type of service.
Providers must be able to evidence successful outcomes, including enabling hospital discharge and preventing admission into long-stay hospital settings.
Please note that we will be working to a tight procurement timeline, with the new provider required to be in place by 1st April 2026.
We encourage experienced and suitably qualified providers to monitor this platform closely, as the opportunity will be published in the very near future.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/09/2025