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# Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/choice-independence-and-community-living-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Wirral Borough Council: "Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £507,520,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Wirral Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/wirral-borough-council-ons-e08000015)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £507,520,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 5 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD74
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/choice-independence-and-community-living-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/choice-independence-and-community-living-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2Fregister)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/choice-independence-and-community-living-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d3#participate

## Description
The purpose of the Choice, Independence and Community Living Framework is to commission a diverse, high-quality and sustainable range of services that enable adults in Wirral to live with choice, independence and strong connections to their local communities.
The framework will secure provision across Supported Living (Care and accommodation-based support), Day Opportunities and Short Breaks. It is intended to ensure that support is flexible, inclusive and responsive to local need, reflecting the diverse communities of Wirral and the lived experiences of people who draw on care and support.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Care and Accommodation
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £468,000,000
- **Description:** Care and Accommodation focuses on the commissioning and delivery of high-quality, person-centered accommodation and support options that enable individuals to live safe, meaningful and fulfilling lives with choice, independence and dignity.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2035

### Lot 2: Day Opportunities
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £34,400,000
- **Description:** The services covered within this specification align to the Day Opportunities element of the Framework and will include a range of types of Day Opportunities which will include: 
Enablement and Skills Support: Short-term, outcome-focused intervention...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2035

### Lot 3a: Short Breaks- Bed Based
- **Lot id:** `3a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,560,000
- **Description:** Bed-Based Short Break Services are short-term breaks that include overnight accommodation and support provided away from an individual's usual place of residence. This includes residential respite,  supported living overnight arrangements, specialist...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2035

### Lot 3b: Short Breaks- Non bed based
- **Lot id:** `3b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,560,000
- **Description:** Non-Bed-Based Short Break Services are flexible support arrangements that do not include overnight accommodation and are delivered in an individual's home, local community or other non-residential setting. This includes home-based support, community-...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2035

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F084539-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-07T14:42:33.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T14:18:11.306Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d3