Summary of the contracting process
Hampshire County Council is overseeing the procurement process for Younger Adults Extra Care Supported Living Services, a project intended to provide supported accommodation across Hampshire. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is classified as services. It involves county-wide service provision with geographic lots in Basingstoke, Winchester, Aldershot, and Fareham.
This procurement stage is at Award, with contracts signed on 5th May 2025, and the initiative is set to span up to 10 years. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The Council aims to ensure quality service delivery with investment in assistive technology and well-trained staff.
This tender provides substantial opportunities for providers specialising in care and support services to engage in a significant public sector contract potentially spanning a decade. The procurement prioritises quality, offering up to 75% of the award criteria weight to service excellence. Businesses already operating within Hampshire or with a strong logistical base in South East England may find this opportunity particularly attractive due to its geographic scope and expansion possibilities.
Providers experienced with assistive technology and outcomes-based service models stand a strong chance to contribute to and benefit from this initiative, positioning themselves as key players in the regional health and social care sector.
Notice Description
Younger Adults Supported Accommodation will have care and support attached to particular property. This could be from a few hours a week to 24/7 support with a team of support staff. The Council is committed to supporting individuals with a learning disability to live ordinary lives in good quality Supported Accommodation. They require specialist support for Younger Adults living in council-owned accommodation. These individuals are in the following client groups: People with a Learning Disability People with a Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment People with an enduring Mental Health condition People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome The County Council has committed significant resources to this Service and will work closely with the Provider to ensure successful, effective and sustainable Service Delivery for the future. There will be a focus on the use of Assistive Technology and highly trained staff in order to ensure the highest quality and most effective service delivery in a challenging recruitment environment. The County Council will be working towards an Outcomes Based Commissioning Model for this service within the initial period of the contract. The Council cannot provide these specialist care services themselves, and thus require external providers to operate within the Council-owned properties. The properties where the services are required are based across Hampshire. The service will therefore be county-wide. However, the service will be lotted geographically. This contract will cover Younger Adults Supported Accommodation Services commissioned by Hampshire County Council. In 2025, 6 Younger Adults Extra Care/Supported Accommodation contracts are coming to an end. Commissioning wish to retender for these services but under one project reference, lotted by location, to ensure continuity and align the Younger Adults Extra Care and Supported Accommodation contracts. The contract has been divided into 5 Geographical Lots: Lot 1 - YAEC Basingstoke Lot 2 - YAEC Winchester Lot 3 - YAEC Aldershot Lot 4 - Fareham 4 Lot 5 - Basingstoke 3
Lot Information5 Lots
1YAEC Basingstoke
CancelledYounger Adults Supported Accommodation will have care and support attached to particular property. This could be from a few hours a week to 24/7 support with a team of support staff. The Council is committed to supporting individuals with a learning disability to live ordinary lives in good quality Supported Accommodation. They require specialist support for Younger Adults living in council-owned accommodation. These individuals are in the following client groups: People with a Learning Disability People with a Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment People with an enduring Mental Health condition People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome The County Council has committed significant resources to this Service and will work closely with the Provider to ensure successful, effective and sustainable Service Delivery for the future. There will be a focus on the use of Assistive Technology and highly trained staff in order to ensure the highest quality and most effective service delivery in a challenging recruitment environment. The County Council will be working towards an Outcomes Based Commissioning Model for this service within the initial period of the contract. The Council cannot provide these specialist care services themselves, and thus require external providers to operate within the Council-owned properties. The properties where the services are required are based across Hampshire. The service will therefore be county-wide. However, the service will be lotted geographically. This is Lot 1 and will be based in Basingstoke. This contract will cover Younger Adults Supported Accommodation Services commissioned by Hampshire County Council. In 2025, 6 Younger Adults Extra Care/Supported Accommodation contracts are coming to an end. Commissioning wish to retender for these services but under one project reference, lotted by location, to ensure continuity and align the Younger Adults Extra Care and Supported Accommodation contracts. The total value of Lot 1 is worth up to PS14,876,830 for up to 10 years, this includes the possibility of an expansion opportunity. The initial core service is worth up to PS11,901,464 for up to 10 years. The service may be varied in response to changing client needs by up to 25% in value over the duration of the contract.
2YAEC Winchester
CancelledYounger Adults Supported Accommodation will have care and support attached to particular property. This could be from a few hours a week to 24/7 support with a team of support staff. The Council is committed to supporting individuals with a learning disability to live ordinary lives in good quality Supported Accommodation. They require specialist support for Younger Adults living in council-owned accommodation. These individuals are in the following client groups: People with a Learning Disability People with a Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment People with an enduring Mental Health condition People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome The County Council has committed significant resources to this Service and will work closely with the Provider to ensure successful, effective and sustainable Service Delivery for the future. There will be a focus on the use of Assistive Technology and highly trained staff in order to ensure the highest quality and most effective service delivery in a challenging recruitment environment. The County Council will be working towards an Outcomes Based Commissioning Model for this service within the initial period of the contract. The Council cannot provide these specialist care services themselves, and thus require external providers to operate within the Council-owned properties. This is Lot 2, and is based in Winchester. The total value of Lot 2 is worth up to PS14,875,438 for up to 10 years, this includes the possibility of an expansion opportunity. The initial core service is worth up to PS6,290,300 for up to 10 years. There may be scope for service expansion that will include another property(ies) and additional service users, worth up to PS5,610,050 for the remaining contract term. Please see Annex 1b Service Specification for details. The service may be varied in response to changing client needs by up to 25% in value over the duration of the contract.
Younger Adults Supported Accommodation will have care and support attached to particular property. This could be from a few hours a week to 24/7 support with a team of support staff. The Council is committed to supporting individuals with a learning disability to live ordinary lives in good quality Supported Accommodation. They require specialist support for Younger Adults living in council-owned accommodation. These individuals are in the following client groups: People with a Learning Disability People with a Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment People with an enduring Mental Health condition People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome The County Council has committed significant resources to this Service and will work closely with the Provider to ensure successful, effective and sustainable Service Delivery for the future. There will be a focus on the use of Assistive Technology and highly trained staff in order to ensure the highest quality and most effective service delivery in a challenging recruitment environment. The County Council will be working towards an Outcomes Based Commissioning Model for this service within the initial period of the contract. The Council cannot provide these specialist care services themselves, and thus require external providers to operate within the Council-owned properties. The properties where the services are required are based across Hampshire. The service will therefore be county-wide. However, the service will be lotted geographically. This is Lot 3 and is based in Aldershot. This contract will cover Younger Adults Supported Accommodation Services commissioned by Hampshire County Council. The total value of Lot 3 is worth up to PS16,858,156 for up to 10 years, this includes the possibility of an expansion opportunity. The initial core service is worth up to PS13,486,525 for up to 10 years. The service may be varied in response to changing client needs by up to 25% in value over the duration of the contract.
Younger Adults Supported Accommodation will have care and support attached to particular property. This could be from a few hours a week to 24/7 support with a team of support staff. The Council is committed to supporting individuals with a learning disability to live ordinary lives in good quality Supported Accommodation. They require specialist support for Younger Adults living in council-owned accommodation. These individuals are in the following client groups: People with a Learning Disability People with a Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment People with an enduring Mental Health condition People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome The County Council has committed significant resources to this Service and will work closely with the Provider to ensure successful, effective and sustainable Service Delivery for the future. There will be a focus on the use of Assistive Technology and highly trained staff in order to ensure the highest quality and most effective service delivery in a challenging recruitment environment. The County Council will be working towards an Outcomes Based Commissioning Model for this service within the initial period of the contract. The Council cannot provide these specialist care services themselves, and thus require external providers to operate within the Council-owned properties. This is Lot 4 and is based in Fareham. The total value of the tender is worth up to PS37,593,696 for up to 10 years, this includes the possibility of an expansion opportunity. The initial core service is worth up to PS15,613,757.10 for up to 10 years. There may be scope for service expansion that will include another property(ies) and additional service users, worth up to PS14,461,300 for the remaining contract term. Please see Annex 1d Service Specification for details. The service may be varied in response to changing client needs by up to 25% in value over the duration of the contract.
Younger Adults Supported Accommodation will have care and support attached to particular property. This could be from a few hours a week to 24/7 support with a team of support staff. The Council is committed to supporting individuals with a learning disability to live ordinary lives in good quality Supported Accommodation. They require specialist support for Younger Adults living in council-owned accommodation. These individuals are in the following client groups: People with a Learning Disability People with a Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment People with an enduring Mental Health condition People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome The County Council has committed significant resources to this Service and will work closely with the Provider to ensure successful, effective and sustainable Service Delivery for the future. There will be a focus on the use of Assistive Technology and highly trained staff in order to ensure the highest quality and most effective service delivery in a challenging recruitment environment. The County Council will be working towards an Outcomes Based Commissioning Model for this service within the initial period of the contract. The Council cannot provide these specialist care services themselves, and thus require external providers to operate within the Council-owned properties. This is Lot 5 and is based in Basingstoke. The total value of the tender is worth up to PS32,403,527 for up to 10 years, this includes the possibility of an expansion opportunity. The initial core service is worth up to PS16,940,171.40 for up to 10 years. There may be scope for service expansion that will include another property(ies) and additional service users, worth up to PS8,982,650 for the remaining contract term. Please see Annex 1e Service Specification for details. The service may be varied in response to changing client needs by up to 25% in value over the duration of the contract.
