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Coming up· published 23 May 2025

Supported Living Framework

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · Dudley, West Midlands

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning Supported Living Framework. It is a framework for supported living in Dudley.

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Source: Find a Tender, published 23 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 13:24

    View notice

  2. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  3. 2026

    Contract starts

  4. Next

    2031

    Contract ends

    5 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning Supported Living Framework. It is a framework for supported living in Dudley. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £257,000,000. The contract runs from 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2031. It lasts 5 years.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 23 May 2025. The notice number is 026501-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-052314.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being overseen by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on a "Supported Living Framework" initiative. This falls within the services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1 August 2025.

The contract is expected to cover the region of UKG36 in the United Kingdom. The contract period is planned from 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2031, with a potential extension to 1 March 2033. Businesses should note that this is a framework agreement under a light-touch regime and is valued at £257 million net, grossing up to £308.4 million.

Enterprises suited for this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide tailored support and promote autonomy for individuals. Engaging in this framework could greatly enhance the profile and reach of organisations committed to innovative and person-centred social care solutions, thereby expanding their market presence in the public sector.

The notice in full

Supported living is a person-centred approach to housing and support that enables people to live independently within their communities. Unlike traditional residential care settings, supported living promotes autonomy, choice, and inclusion by offering flexible support tailored to each person's preferences and needs in response to the Council's strategic vision.

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Supported Living
Procurement type
Framework
Category
Services
Contract period
2 Mar 2026 to 1 Mar 2031 (5 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£257,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
026501-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052314
CPV code
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is based in Dudley. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Dudley
Town
Dudley
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Electoral ward
St. James's
Constituency
Dudley
Delivery area
Dudley
Region
West Midlands
Sub-region
Dudley
Area
West Midlands
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Category
Services
Address
Dudley, DY1 1HF · West Midlands · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Supported Living Framework

When will the Supported Living Framework tender open?

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Supported Living Framework contract worth?

The estimated value is £257,000,000. The contract runs from 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2031 (5 years).

Who is the buyer for Supported Living Framework?

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

How do I bid for Supported Living Framework?

Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.
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