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Buckinghamshire Council has recently completed a procurement process for Supported Living Block Contracts in Buckinghamshire, specifically targeting health and social work services. The contracting process involved inviting tenders for block supported living care and support services at three establishments in Aylesbury. Organisations had the opportunity to bid for one or more lots within the tender.
The procurement method followed the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concluded on 29th May 2024, with the awarded contracts signed on 12th March 2025. 8m, each with an initial term of five years and the option of a five-year extension.
The tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with strong credentials and a proven track record in providing high-quality, person-centred care. Providers with a 'Good' or higher rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in a majority of their services or those meeting stringent staff vetting requirements with Disclosure and Barring Service checks are well-suited to compete. This contract will enable providers to deliver comprehensive services with continuous 24-hour support and potential additional hours based on assessed needs, encouraging business growth through long-term engagements and stable revenue streams.
The Elms offers 28 self-contained flats providing Extra Care accommodation for up to 30 residents (includes two 2-person flats) over 55 years of age with a primary support reason of Mental Health. It is located within a mile of Aylesbury town centre. The Service will operate 2 models of support. All Services in Lots 1, 2 and 3 will operate a model of 'Shared Supported Living' (SSL). The Provider's support workers will be based at the Service 24 hours a day 365 days a year and provide Shared Hours (core) support during the day. Sleeping Night support will be provided at each Service in line with assessed needs of the Service Users. The Provider may also be required to provide Waking Night Support if requested by the Council, if a change to a Service User's assessed needs requires it. Additional Hours will be provided where a Service User has been assessed as needing Additional Hours Support over and above what is provided by the Shared Hours (core) support. Additional information: The contract value is 5.8M for the 5 years initial term and the 5 years extension period.
Willow House offers 11 self-contained flats providing Supported Living accommodation for residents over 50 years of age with a Learning Disability. It is within short walking distance of Aylesbury town centre. Shared sleeping night and daytime staffing is available, providing 24-hour support. All Services in Lots 1, 2 and 3 will operate a model of 'Shared Supported Living' (SSL). The Provider's support workers will be based at the Service 24 hours a day 365 days a year and provide Shared Hours (core) support during the day. Sleeping Night support will be provided at each Service in line with assessed needs of the Service Users. The Provider may also be required to provide Waking Night Support if requested by the Council, if a change to a Service User's assessed needs requires it. Additional Hours will be provided where a Service User has been assessed as needing Additional Hours Support over and above what is provided by the Shared Hours (core) support. Additional information: The contract value is 3.4M for the 5 years initial term and the 5 years extension period.
Seabrook Court offers 20 self-contained flats providing supported living accommodation for adults over 18 years with a Learning Disability. It is within short walking distance of Aylesbury town centre. Shared sleeping night and daytime staffing is available, providing 24-hour support. All Services in Lots 1, 2 and 3 will operate a model of 'Shared Supported Living' (SSL). The Provider's support workers will be based at the Service 24 hours a day 365 days a year and provide Shared Hours (core) support during the day. Sleeping Night support will be provided at each Service in line with assessed needs of the Service Users. The Provider may also be required to provide Waking Night Support if requested by the Council, if a change to a Service User's assessed needs requires it. Additional Hours will be provided where a Service User has been assessed as needing Additional Hours Support over and above what is provided by the Shared Hours (core) support. Additional information: The contract value is 3.8M for the 5 years initial term and the 5 years extension period.
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