Official UK procurement notice
Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework
Authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionBarnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a framework of providers to undertake Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework within the local authority area. The framework is split into three Tiers as follows: Tier 1 - Standard Support Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Tier 2 – Complex Support* Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Tier 3 – Enhanced Support Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health The framework will be in place for 5 years with an option to extend for a further two years. The framework will commence on the 1st August 2026. The Council is carrying out this tender process in line with the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”) under a Light Touch contract. While the Council intends to launch the Framework with a single deadline, it reserves the right to reopen opportunities at its discretion throughout the framework agreement’s lifetime. Based on the value of the current ACSES Framework , the total value of this framework is estimated to be in the region of £123 million over its full 7-year term. Please note, this figure accounts for the costs of current support packages provided by existing providers, which will continue to be directly awarded under the new framework. This value does not apply exclusively to new care packages. The Council has estimated the total value of this framework based on historic expenditure data and anticipated requirements. However, due to the nature of future call-offs and potential changes in demand, actual spend may exceed this estimated amount.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 3 Jan 2033, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Health and social work services · Health services · Services provided by medical personnel · Social work and related services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 28 bids received · 28 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 7 yrs from 1 Aug 2026
- Scheme runs until
- 31 Jul 2033
Published description of the framework
The call off procedure is detailed in the tender documentation.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£123,000,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Quality: Minimum quality criteria Providers who successfully meet the criteria in the Invitation to Tender will be shortlisted and will be admitted to the framework. Full information on the award criteria is contained in the tender documentation.
- “Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 3 Jan 2033
- First published
- 26 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Last source update
- 5 Aug 2026, 12:11 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 19 Jun 2026
- Authority reference
P526- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-001952- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e990Find a Tender
- Earlier procedure Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 11 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 11 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
26 Nov 2025 → 5 Aug 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published324 days ago26 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Market engagement307 days ago12 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Next notice expected303 days ago16 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published280 days ago9 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Clarification questions by247 days ago11 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends247 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown11 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by118 days ago19 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent115 days ago23 Jun 2026
- Standstill ends104 days ago3 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts76 days ago1 Aug 2026
- Latest notice published72 days ago5 Aug 2026, 12:11 BST
Notice history
12 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Nov 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published26 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published9 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £123,000,0009 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Status changed to active9 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Procurement method changed9 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Deadline published: 9 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT9 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Tender notice published6 Feb 2026, 14:37 GMTUK4
- Deadline moved to 11 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT6 Feb 2026, 14:37 GMT+2 days · was 9 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Contract award notice published23 Jun 2026, 10:20 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete23 Jun 2026, 10:20 BST
- Contract signature expected17 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published5 Aug 2026, 12:11 BSTUK7
Published amendments (1)
Extended Submission Deadline The previous submission deadline of 09/02/2026 at 12noon, has now been extended to 11/02/2026 at 17:00.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-01: 1 release · 9 Jan 2026
- 2025-11: 1 release · 26 Nov 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Integrated CareSMEVCSE, GT CARE (WAKEFIELD) LTDSME, HEATHCOTES CARE LIMITED, Lifeways Community Care Limited, Making SpaceVCSE, Potensial Ltd trading as Potens +22 more1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2033Extensions: The framework will be in place for 5 years with an option to extend for a further two years. | £123,000,000 | 23 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework · Community Integrated CareSMEVCSE, GT CARE (WAKEFIELD) LTDSME, HEATHCOTES CARE LIMITED, Lifeways Community Care Limited, Making SpaceVCSE, Potensial Ltd trading as Potens +22 more
- Signed
- 31 Jul 2026
- Value
- £123,000,000
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2031 · up to 31 Jul 2033 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The framework will be in place for 5 years with an option to extend for a further two years.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28final-stage tenders · 73 at stage one | 13 | 7 | — |
Who bid
- did not win1st Enable LtdSME · North West England
- did not winAgincare Enable LtdSME · South West England
- did not winALICELYN HEALTHCARE LTDSME · Yorkshire and the Humber
- did not winAspire Services (Leeds) LtdSMEVCSE · Yorkshire and the Humber
- did not winBestchoice Global LtdSME · Greater London
- wonValeo Limited · Greater London
- wonCommunity Integrated CareSMEVCSE · North West England
- did not winCreative SupportSMEVCSE · North West England
- did not winDimensions (UK) LimitedVCSE · South East England
- did not winFlexi Care & Support LtdSME · Yorkshire and the Humber
- wonGT CARE (WAKEFIELD) LTDSME · Yorkshire and the Humber
- wonHeathcotes Care Limited t/a ivolve Care and Support · East Midlands
- wonLifeways Community Care · North West England
- did not winLifeways SIL Ltd · North West England
- did not winLongley Hall LimitedSME · South East England
- wonMaking SpaceVCSE · North West England
- did not winMoorview Care Limited · Yorkshire and the Humber
- did not winPatience Care Solutions LtdSME · Yorkshire and the Humber
- wonPotensial Limited (trading as Potens) · North West England
- wonRoyal Mencap SocietyVCSE · East of England
- did not winSanctuary Home Care Limited (trading as Sanctuary Supported Living)VCSE · West Midlands
- did not winSECO SUPPORT LIMITEDSME · South West England
- did not winSelect Support Partnerships Ltd · North West England
- did not winSolutions In Service Ltd · North West England
- did not winSun Healthcare Limited · Yorkshire and the Humber
- did not winTurning Point · Greater London
- did not winVoyage 1 Limited (t/a Voyage Care) · West Midlands
- did not winYourcare24 LtdSME · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
28 commercial parties on the notice- 1st Enable LtdFramework contractor
- ALICELYN HEALTHCARE LTDFramework contractor
- Agincare Enable LtdFramework contractor
- Aspire Services (Leeds) LtdFramework contractor
- Bestchoice Global LtdFramework contractor
- Community Integrated CareFramework contractor
- Creative SupportFramework contractor
- Dimensions (UK) LimitedFramework contractor
- Flexi Care & Support LtdFramework contractor
- GT CARE (WAKEFIELD) LTDFramework contractor
Show 18 more suppliers
- Heathcotes Care Limited t/a ivolve Care and SupportFramework contractor
- Lifeways Community CareFramework contractor
- Lifeways SIL LtdFramework contractor
- Longley Hall LimitedFramework contractor
- Making SpaceFramework contractor
- Moorview Care LimitedFramework contractor
- Patience Care Solutions LtdFramework contractor
- Potensial Limited (trading as Potens)Framework contractor
- Royal Mencap SocietyFramework contractor
- SECO SUPPORT LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Sanctuary Home Care Limited (trading as Sanctuary Supported Living)Framework contractor
- Select Support Partnerships LtdFramework contractor
- Solutions In Service LtdFramework contractor
- Sun Healthcare LimitedFramework contractor
- Turning PointFramework contractor
- Valeo LimitedFramework contractor
- Voyage 1 Limited (t/a Voyage Care)Framework contractor
- Yourcare24 LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender