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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-provision-of-supported-living-for-adults-aged-over-18-ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Medway Council: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18". Published status: active. Dynamic Market Estimate: £74,800,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT. Published submission portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 101 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Medway Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/medway-council-ons-e06000035)
- **Dynamic Market Estimate (lifetime call-offs):** £74,800,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 January 2027 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Social work and related services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-provision-of-supported-living-for-adults-aged-over-18-ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2d`

## 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/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-provision-of-supported-living-for-adults-aged-over-18-ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2d#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kentbusinessportal.org.uk%2Frespond%2FK3YF324498)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-provision-of-supported-living-for-adults-aged-over-18-ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2d#participate

## Description
Due to Medway Council changing its tendering portal provider to Delta within the Kent Business Portal, the purpose of this notice is to supplement and update the links for prospective suppliers wishing to apply for the currently active Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), previously advertised under notice ref. 2022/S 000-030999 in 2022. The 2015 Public Contracts Regulations therefore still to this supplementary notice and the DPS. The corrigendum ref. 2025/S 000-061022 issued on 30 September 2025 should be disregarded as the links provided in that notice are no longer valid. Please instead use the new links provided within this notice and then download the application documents held within Delta to apply for the DPS or for further information. This DPS will expire on 31 January 2027. 
Supported Living is a person-centred approach to housing and care and support services and is provided to individuals deemed eligible for care and support under The Care Act (2014).
Medway Council are seeking applications from providers with relevant experience to provide supported living care and support to individuals living with conditions such as learning disability, autism, mental health, physical disability, cognitive disability, substance use, dual disability.
It is the council's intention to build a resilient marketplace, via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), occupied by sufficient providers, possessing the specialisms to ensure confidence in the quality and appropriateness of the support available to meet the needs of Medway residents. Supported Living Services in Medway will be outcomes focused, with the individual at the front and centre of all planning.
The DPS will be comprised of three lots: Lot 1 - Support at accommodation for individuals with lower needs, Lot 2 - Support at accommodation for individuals with higher needs, and Lot 3 - Specialist support.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Support at accommodation for individuals with lower needs
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000

- **Estimated Value:** £74,800,000
- **Description:** To include, but not limited to:
- budgeting/income maximisation
- support to coordinate and attend appointments
- managing and maintaining personal hygiene
- maintaining their home environment
- enabling social inclusion and community involvement
- e...
- **Contract Period:** 31/01/2027 to 31/01/2027

### Lot 2: Support at accommodation meeting higher needs
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000

- **Estimated Value:** £74,800,000
- **Description:** To include (in addition to lower level), but not limited to:
- regular supervision throughout the day
- behaviour management
- support with eating, feeding, personal care or other activities of daily living
- medication administration
- support to ma...
- **Contract Period:** 31/01/2027 to 31/01/2027

### Lot 3: Specialist Support
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000

- **Estimated Value:** £74,800,000
- **Description:** Providers with specialisms in complex challenging behaviour including violent and forensic behaviour and substance use.
- not necessarily required to be CQC registered but will be required to provide details of significant relevant experience
- speci...
- **Contract Period:** 31/01/2027 to 31/01/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F063517-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-10-09T07:39:24.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T18:46:58.501Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2d