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Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£123,000,000

DEADLINE

February 09, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

001952-2026

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Original Tender Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a framework of providers to undertake Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework within the local authority area. The framework is split into three Tiers as follows: Tier 1 - Standard Support Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Tier 2 – Complex Support* Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Tier 3 – Enhanced Support Learning Disabilities Autistic Adults Mental Health The framework will be in place for 5 years with an option to extend for a further two years. The framework will commence on the 1st August 2026. The Council is carrying out this tender process in line with the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”) under a Light Touch contract. Since the services being procured fall under the definition of a Light Touch Contract as stated in the Act, this procurement will follow the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 for Light Touch Contracts. While the Council intends to launch the Framework with a single deadline, it reserves the right to reopen opportunities at its discretion throughout the framework agreement’s lifetime. There is no predetermined schedule for when this reopening might occur. The Council may open one or more Tiers whenever it deems necessary and also retains the ability to refresh the Framework during its duration. Based on the value of the current ACSES Framework , the total value of this framework is estimated to be in the region of £123 million over its full 7-year term. This figure assumes that all the existing expenditure would transfer to this framework – which may not be the case, therefore the Council does not guarantee this amount or any particular level of expenditure in any category within the framework, as it depends on service demand and available support capacity. Please note, this figure accounts for the costs of current support packages provided by existing providers, which will continue to be directly awarded under the new framework. This value does not apply exclusively to new care packages. The Council has estimated the total value of this framework based on historic expenditure data and anticipated requirements. However, due to the nature of future call-offs and potential changes in demand, actual spend may exceed this estimated amount.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Bidders must comply with the mandatory exclusion grounds as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 for Light Touch Contracts.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must be established providers capable of undertaking Community and Supported Living services.
  • Bidders must be able to operate within the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council local authority area.
  • Bidders must be able to provide services across one or more of the three Tiers: Tier 1 (Standard Support), Tier 2 (Complex Support), and/or Tier 3 (Enhanced Support).
  • Bidders must be capable of supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Adults, Mental Health, and/or Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment, corresponding to the chosen tiers.
  • Bidders must comply with the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 for Light Touch Contracts.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must demonstrate the capability to provide Community and Supported Living services.
  • Bidders must possess the necessary expertise and resources to deliver Standard Support for Learning Disabilities, Autistic Adults, Mental Health, Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment (Tier 1).
  • Bidders must possess the necessary expertise and resources to deliver Complex Support for Learning Disabilities, Autistic Adults, Mental Health, Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment (Tier 2).
  • Bidders must possess the necessary expertise and resources to deliver Enhanced Support for Learning Disabilities, Autistic Adults, Mental Health (Tier 3).
  • Bidders must have the operational capacity to meet service demand within the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council area over the framework's duration.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No explicit financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, specific financial ratios) are detailed in the provided information. Bidders are implicitly expected to have the financial stability and capacity to deliver services under a framework valued at an estimated £123 million over 7 years.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-02-09 12:00:00.
  • Bidders must clearly indicate which Tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3) and associated client groups they are bidding to provide services for.
  • Bidders must prepare their submission in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 for Light Touch Contracts.
  • Bidders should be aware that the Council reserves the right to reopen opportunities and refresh the framework throughout its lifetime, and submissions may need to account for this dynamic nature.

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Summary:
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking providers for a £123M, 7-year Light Touch Framework for Community and Supported Living services across three tiers (Standard, Complex, Enhanced) for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and physical/sensory impairments.

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72
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework is generally well-described with clear scope and financial details, but critically lacks specified evaluation criteria and electronic submission, impacting transparency and accessibility.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and CPV codes, and the submission period of 22 days is reasonable. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant legal compliance issue, as it undermines transparency and equal treatment principles required by procurement regulations.

•No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The description of the framework, its tiers, and the scope of services is clear and unambiguous. Requirements are well-documented and understandable. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria significantly reduces the overall clarity regarding how bids will be assessed.

•No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

All basic information, including title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, and duration, is provided. Documents are available. However, the tender is incomplete due to the absence of defined evaluation criteria, which are essential for bidders to prepare comprehensive proposals.

•Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness65/100

The tender value is disclosed, and requirements appear generic, not tailored. However, the complete lack of evaluation criteria severely compromises fairness and transparency, as bidders cannot understand the basis of award. The absence of e-procurement also limits equal access for potential bidders.

•No evaluation criteria specified
•No e-submission
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and financing information is available with appropriate caveats. However, the lack of electronic submission support is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders.

•No e-submission
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are mostly populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and 'N/A' codes for procedure type, but these do not significantly impact overall data integrity.

•'Liable Person' field is empty
•N/A codes for procedure type
Sustainability50/100

The tender explicitly includes 'Social Criteria' as a characteristic, which is a positive aspect of sustainability. However, it lacks any stated focus on green procurement or innovation, and it is not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

•Not green procurement
•No innovation focus

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the framework, tiers, and scope of services.
Explicit mention of compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 for Light Touch Contracts.
Transparent financial information with clear caveats regarding estimated value.
Inclusion of social criteria as a procurement characteristic.
Well-defined timeline and contract duration.

Concerns

Critical absence of specified evaluation criteria, undermining transparency and fairness.
Lack of electronic submission capability, hindering accessibility and efficiency.
No explicit focus on green procurement or innovation.
The 'Liable Person' field is empty.
The description indicates existing expenditure will transfer and direct awards may occur, which requires careful management to ensure fair competition for new packages.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish detailed evaluation criteria, including weighting and methodology, to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Implement an e-submission platform to facilitate easier, more secure, and efficient bid submissions.
3. Consider incorporating environmental sustainability and innovation criteria into future iterations or call-offs of the framework to align with broader public policy goals.

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