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Coming up· published 21 May 2025

Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision

Wolverhampton City Council · Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Wolverhampton City Council is planning Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision. It is a contract for supported living in Wolverhampton.

Source: Find a Tender, published 21 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 07:57

    View notice
  2. 2026

    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

Wolverhampton City Council is planning Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision. It is a contract for supported living in Wolverhampton. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The contract runs from 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2031. It lasts 5 years.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 21 May 2025. The notice number is 023541-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-0519ab.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiates with Wolverhampton City Council in the role of the buyer. The contract, titled "Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision," falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services. Located in the region of UKG39, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the communication of the future notice date set for 1st March 2026.

Key dates include the intended contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031. This procurement follows a planned procurement method under the light-touch regime, which is suitable for sub-central public authorities in the UK. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing specialised health and social work services.

Companies experienced in supporting adults with complex mental health needs would be well-suited to compete, as the tender aims to provide a supportive environment facilitating independence and re-ablement within a 24-hour service.

The notice in full

The City of Wolverhampton Council is reviewing the market with a view to re tendering our existing supported living provision. Tapworks is a City of Wolverhampton Council building that was specifically set up to ensure suitable supported living provision for those with mental health and complex needs. The scheme comprises of 14 one-bedroom flats for adults aged 18 and above with complex mental health needs.

Tapworks Supported Living Service supports people with complex mental health needs to individuals who have had chaotic lifestyles and who would benefit from a re-ablement programme delivered within a 24-hour service. They will generally be: Aged 18 years and over. Reside in hospital including low/medium secure settings, residential or nursing care provision.

Are at risk of relapse and recall to hospital. A Wolverhampton resident who is willing to accept care/support from the provider as identified in their care/support plan, with the aim being to maximise independence. Able to maintain accommodation to an acceptable standard with support as identified via social work assessment.

Have been assessed by social work team as having a need for care and support to enable them to live as independently as possible Have needs that can be met within the Service

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
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
31 May 2026 to 31 May 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

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

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
023541-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519ab
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Wolverhampton City Council is based in Wolverhampton. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Wolverhampton
Town
Wolverhampton
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Electoral ward
St Peters
Constituency
Wolverhampton West
Delivery area
Wolverhampton
Region
West Midlands
Sub-region
Wolverhampton
Area
West Midlands
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Wolverhampton City Council
Category
Services
Address
Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH · 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 Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision

When will the Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision tender open?

Wolverhampton City 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 long is the Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision contract?

The contract runs from 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2031 (5 years).

Who is the buyer for Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision?

Wolverhampton City Council, based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

How do I bid for Tapworks - Mental Health Supported Living Provision?

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.

More supported living tenders from councils and the NHS are listed on our sector page, with what commissioners score and how to prepare a bid.