TenderlineUK
Procurement Intelligence
Search
Find a TenderAwardedContract award notice
Published 3 Jun 2026, 15:23 BST

Official UK procurement notice

RE-OPENING - Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People

Official notice

Authority: London Borough of Ealing (Local council)

Framework agreementServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: UKLondon (UKI)South East (UKJ11)
Framework ceiling (notional)£300,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 6 Jul 2026awarded 18 Aug 2026
Awarded to Bright light Support Ltd +7 more
Framework period 3 yrs 6 moends 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions · starts 1 Oct 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Reopening of the Light Touch Framework (LTF) for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People - for REGION 1 ONLY.

Region 1- This will include service locations within the 32 London councils and also the councils of Surrey and Buckinghamshire. If you do NOT fall into this region please do not apply. If you have already applied and been successful you do NOT need to apply again.

London Borough of Ealing is working with the West London Alliance members and other local authorities have established a light touch Framework, for a total duration of 8 years (4+2+2) starting on 1/4/2026, to procure and commission Supported accommodation and semi independent living services for Young people. This light touch framework is now reopening for new applicants who qualify for Region 1.

The light touch framework consists of an unlimited number of providers in two lots:

Lot 1 for the provision of supported accommodation (for young people aged 16-17 year) by Ofsted registered providers; and

Lot 2 semi-independent accommodation (for Young people aged 18+) from providers that are not Ofsted registered and the provision of floating support. Providers can apply for both lots.

This is a Flexible light touch framework as outlined by Section 45 of the Procurement Act and which shall be re-opened at least twice annually. The West London Alliance and Ealing Council reserves the right to change the frequency of the openings and also open specific lots and regions based on their sufficiency requirements.

The London Borough of Ealing and the West London Alliance are working with local authority partners in Barnet, Harrow, Brent, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith and Fulham reserve the right to open, amend and create additional regions in the future based on the needs of Local Authorities.

The estimated value of the services to be purchased for the entire duration of the Framework is purely indicative and cannot be guaranteed.

Please see tender documents for more information.

Ref: Pipeline Notice: 2025/S 000-026556

Ref: UK4 Notice: 2025/S 000-038518

  • No preliminary market engagement: NA

CPV: Health and social work services · Social work services with accommodation · Social work services without accommodation

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
21 bids received · 21 suppliers appointed
Framework period
3 yrs 6 mo · up to 7 yrs 6 mo from 1 Oct 2026
Who may buy through it

The Framework is open to all London Boroughs plus City of London, Unitary Authorities and County councils as listed in this link: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/s… ↗.

Over the life of this framework this includes any subsequently formed contracting local authority/authorities that are newly created from the existing list of local authorities, and who merge, rename or partner as part of the devolution agenda.

Published description of the framework

The call off procedure is detailed in the tender documentation.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 3 yrs 6 moSMEVCSEPublished value£300,000,000
Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 (3 yrs 6 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £300,000,000 exc. VAT · £360,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UK, London, South EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: An extension of 2+ 2 (up to 4 additional years)
85000000 Health and social work services85311000 Social work services with accommodation85312000 Social work services without accommodation
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As set out in the procurement documents

  • Technical & professional ability

    As set out in the procurement documents

What it takes to win
i

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 more
How bids were scored
  • Quality
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As set out in the procurement documents

  • Technical & professional ability

    As set out in the procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • “RE-OPENING - Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and…” 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
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
The Framework is open to all London Boroughs plus City of London, Unitary Authorities and County councils as listed in this link: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1140054/List_of_councils_in_England_2023.pdf. Over the life of this framework this includes any subsequently formed contracting local authority/authorities that are newly created from the existing list of local authorities, and who merge, rename or partner as part of the devolution agenda.
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
3 Jun 2026, 15:23 BST
Last source update
19 Aug 2026, 13:30 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 14 Sept 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-052448
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work servicesSocial work services with accommodationSocial work services without accommodation
Delivery area
UKLondon (UKI)South East (UKJ11)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acb0 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis Health Family Portal · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Appointment period ends
6 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
24 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

via Atamis website - ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome ↗

Timeline

3 Jun 2026 → 1 Oct 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Tender notice published141 days ago
    3 Jun 2026, 15:23 BST
  2. Clarification questions by120 days ago
    24 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends108 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    6 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
  4. Assessment summaries sent66 days ago
    18 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Latest notice published64 days ago
    19 Aug 2026, 13:30 BST
  6. Award decision expected by38 days ago
    14 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Contract starts22 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Jun 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    3 Jun 2026, 15:23 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    19 Aug 2026, 13:30 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    19 Aug 2026, 13:30 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    1 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 211 award · see the list ↓
Bids received 2120 from SMEs
Named bidders 21published on the award notice
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Bright light Support Ltd, Calm Care LTd, Cocoon Group Services Limited, Domum Care Ltd, Gilead Homes Limited, Nekisse Homes Ltd +15 moreFramework Supported Accommodation for Young People1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 1 Apr 2034Extensions: 2years + 2 years£300,000,00018 Aug 2026Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
21final-stage tenders · 178 at stage one200—

Who bid

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

London Borough of Ealing Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PRHZ-3346-MGDQ Third Floor (Plum Area) Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, London, London, W5 2HLContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

21 commercial parties on the notice
  • Black Rose Support CICFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXDY-2316-JBQQ 51 Ragstone Road,, Slough, South East, SL1 2PPContact email
  • Bright light Support LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PPCX-9745-GZRD 113 Carverhill Road, High Wycombe, South East, HP11 2UQContact email
  • Calm Care LTdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PCHT-1727-CHLT Unity 3 Ebury Business Centre, 161-163 Staines Road, Hounslow, London, TW3 3JZContact email
  • Caridon Young LivingFramework contractorGB-COH: 12095761GB-PPON: PTMJ-4149-YJLM A G K, 1 Kings Avenue, London,, London, London, N21 3NAContact email
  • Cocoon Group Services LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PCJC-5261-XMTP 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ, London, London, WC2H 9JQContact email
  • Domum Care LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PMVZ-3425-MGXH 10 Royal Close, Seven Kings, Ilford,, Ilford, London, IG3 8UJContact email
  • Dreamfo Housing LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PWDM-5857-LNWG 30 BRENTHURST ROAD, BRENT,, london, London, NW10 2DUContact email
  • Gilead Homes LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PDHX-2429-BJWD Devonshire House, 582 Honeypot lane, Stanmore, London, London, HA7 1JSContact email
  • Infinity Alliance LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZZT-5547-VRJM 133 Creek Road, Greenwich, SE8 3BU, london, London, SE8 3BUContact email
  • Needpro LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXWL-3459-TQYN 128 City Road, London, London, EC1V 2NXContact email
Show 11 more suppliers
  • Nekisse Homes LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PNDZ-2835-CGJN The Coach House, Unit 42 St Marys Business Centre, Bexley DA5 1LU, Bexley, London, DA5 1LUContact email
  • Oak Care HomeFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXPQ-1223-HGDQ 318 High Street, Enfield,, London, London, EN3 4HFContact email
  • Opal Housing LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PMCQ-1746-WMXT 71 Brighton Road, Sutton, London, SM2 5BTContact email
  • Phase II Care LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PWJB-8142-PTYY Office 7, 220 The Vale, London, London, NW11 8SRContact email
  • Safer Hands Youth Service LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZHD-6434-YPHH 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, London, N1 7GUContact email
  • Schwarzwhite LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PYLC-3584-ZBDV 48 Holt Road, Wembley, London, London, HA0 3PSContact email
  • Stellar Healthcare Solutions LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PDHD-3755-MVQZ Unit 6, Rockware Business Centre, Rockware Avenue, Greenford, London, UB6 0AAContact email
  • Steps Ahead Semi Independent LivingFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXPW-1256-QXGP 25 Leigham Vale, Streatham,, London, London, SW16 2JHContact email
  • Trinity Supported LivingFramework contractorGB-PPON: PTZG-5414-VQCJ 79 College Road, Harrow, London, London, HA1 1BDContact email
  • YOUTH TRANSITIONING SUPPORT LTDFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZTZ-4755-MXCG 4 Capricorn Centre, Cranes Farm Road,, Basildon, East of England, SS14 3JJContact email
  • Young London TodayFramework contractorGB-PPON: PPXL-3775-NQBD Suite 39, 264 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, SW11 1LJ, London, London, SW11 1LJContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender