Community and Accommodation Based Support Framework (CABS)
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£200.0m
Suppliers
31
Lots
2
Published
05 Feb 2026
Description
The Community and Accommodation-Based Support (CABS) Framework has been established for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for a further five years, giving a potential total framework duration of eight years (3 + 5). A total of 46 bids were submitted by the tender deadline. Following evaluation, 15 providers were appointed to Lot 1, and 16 providers were appointed to Lot 2. Please note that the contract values are indicative. They have been apportioned between Contract 1 and Contract 2 for publication purposes; however, they represent the anticipated whole-life value of the framework, inclusive of any potential extensions.
Scope
- Reference
- DN759810
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Dec 2025 to 30 Nov 2028Possible extension to 30 Nov 2033
3 years plus option to extend for 5 years (3+5 = 8 years) This is an 8-year Framework.
- CPV classifications
- 98000000
- Contract locations
- Gloucestershire, 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 | Quality to include social value | quality | 70.00% |
| Price | — | price | 30.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 2 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£100.0m
Award date
02 Feb 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2029
Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Based Support | £100.0m | complete |
| 2 | Accommodation Based Support | £100.0m | complete |