The Specialist Care Framework
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£195.0m
Suppliers
3
Lots
3
Published
18 Mar 2026
Description
Telford & Wrekin Council are looking to receive applications from Providers to join a multiprovider 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. 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.
Scope
- Reference
- TWC001199
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
- CPV classifications
- 85000000
- Contract locations
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Compliance | The bidder must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality services as specified in the tender documents. This includes: • Evidence of service delivery standards and performance monitoring processes. • Details of quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement practices. • Examples of previous contracts where quality standards were met or exceeded. For further information, please see Tender Documents. | quality | 1.00% |
| Regulatory Compliance | For services involving regulated health or social care activities, the successful provider must hold current registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008. This requirement ensures that all services delivered under these Lots meet statutory standards for safety, quality, and governance. Evidence Required: • A valid CQC registration certificate for the relevant regulated activities. Applicability: This criterion applies only to Services where regulated activities (as defined by CQC) will be delivered. Bidders must clearly indicate compliance for these Services. Failure to provide evidence of CQC registration for applicable Services will result in disqualification from those Services. For further information, please see Tender Documents. | quality | 2.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£65.0m
Award date
18 Mar 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2028
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Living Well | £65.0m | complete |
| 2 | Regulated Community Support | £65.0m | complete |
| 3 | Specialist Complex Community Support | £65.0m | complete |