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The Specialist Care Framework

Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Buyer Address: Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,, Telford, Shropshire, UKG21, TF3 4JA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: marketsustainability@telford.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
65000000.0 GBP
Gross: 78000000 GBP
Published
24 Nov 2025, 15:01
Deadline
13 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Telford & Wrekin Council are looking to receive applications from Providers to join a multi-provider Framework to deliver specialist care services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Acquired Brain Injury needs, in suitable locations. We want to work with established, experienced providers who deliver a curious, compassionate and solution focused approach central to delivering a person-centred service. The services we intend to commission are intended for adults, but it is expected that providers, where appropriate have the correct registration to support young adults during transition and working in line with the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) principles and support delivery of outcomes around employment and training, friendships, relationships and communities, independent living and good health. The services will be split into 4 Lots covering increasing levels of need and complexity.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076559-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Living Well

Lot Description: Community Led support (including that delivered by partners in the Voluntary and Community Sector) Living Well forms the basis of all Lots. The principles and ethos of Living Well apply whether someone has complex needs or lower-level needs. We want people to be part of the community in which they live. This is not typically regulated provision and is provided to people with: ● Learning disabilities ● Autism ● Mental Health ● Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 65,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 78,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Compliance (1)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Regulatory Compliance (2)

Lot Title: Regulated Community Support

Lot Description: For people with moderate level needs. This includes regulated provision in relation to: • Learning disabilities • Autism • Mental health • Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 65,000,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 78,000,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Compliance (1)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Regulatory Compliance (2)

Lot Title: Specialist Complex Community Support

Lot Description: Support for people with high level support needs. This includes provision for people with: • Learning disabilities • Autism • Mental health • Acquired Brain Injury • Overnight support In addition to this, people supported by Lot 3 services may have complex behaviours and or health needs and / or dual diagnosis. The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 65,000,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 78,000,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Compliance (1)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Regulatory Compliance (2)

Lot Title: Residential Services

Lot Description: For people requiring specialist Residential Services. ● Learning disabilities ● Autism ● Mental health ● Acquired Brain Injury The value of the Framework will be shared across all Lots.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 65,000,000

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 78,000,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Compliance (1)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Regulatory Compliance (2)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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