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Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework
Dumfries and Galloway Council is establishing a framework for suppliers to deliver services to schools using Pupil Equity Funding. The funding is aimed at closing the poverty-related attainment gap and can be used for education, counselling, dance instruction, and related support services.
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National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (Framework Re-opening)
NHS framework to commission mental health and wellbeing services for young people and adults across England and Wales. Services can be delivered in person or remotely to meet rising demand that exceeds current NHS capacity.
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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Flying Start Childcare placements
Torfaen County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for Flying Start childcare placements. Providers will be pre-qualified and then called off as demand arises.
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Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS
Scotland Excel is establishing a flexible framework agreement for care homes serving adults (excluding older people) across Scotland. New providers can apply to join throughout an open period.
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Supporting Community Independence - Care at Home Framework for Adults - NEW ENTRANTS
West Dunbartonshire Council is accepting new providers onto an established framework for domiciliary care services to adults. This is an open call for new entrants to join alongside existing approved providers.
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GMCA 2087 GM Inclusion Health Services: Co-occurring Conditions Support Services
Greater Manchester Combined Authority is commissioning integrated support services for adults experiencing homelessness alongside substance misuse and mental ill health. The service consolidates multiple existing local arrangements into one joined-up delivery model across Greater Manchester.
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Children’s Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service
Swindon Borough Council wants a single provider to deliver children's advocacy and independent visitor services. The service covers 1200 advocacy hours annually and maintaining 18 independent visitor relationships at any one time.
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Individual Placement Scheme (IPS)
London Borough of Merton and five neighbouring boroughs seek an Individual Placement and Support service for adults in drug and alcohol treatment. The provider will help clients obtain and sustain paid employment using IPS principles and fidelity standards.
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2701EARABO - Early Help and District Leads
Birmingham Children's Trust is appointing one or more organisations to deliver Early Help and District Leads services across Birmingham. The service supports children and families through a strengths-based approach, working with community networks, schools, Family Hubs and statutory partners.
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Kent Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Service (KIFDAS)
Kent County Council is commissioning an integrated domestic abuse service combining previously fragmented contracts into one unified pathway for victims and survivors. The council is explicitly considering lotting to reduce barriers for SMEs.
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TD2311 - Life Skills Transitions and Development Supported Living Scheme
Derby City Council wants to operate a supported living scheme for around 13 young adults aged 18-25 with learning disabilities, neurodiversity or autism, helping them develop skills and move towards independent living. The scheme runs from a council-owned site in Sinfin (a converted children's home with three buildings) for an initial 5 years with a potential 5-year extension.
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Client Support Framework (CSF)
East West Rail Company is establishing a 3-lot framework for Client Support Services partners to help develop and deliver the East West Railway project (Oxford to Cambridge). The contract runs for 12 years and you cannot simultaneously bid for their separate ITOAE partner role.
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Residential Therapeutic (APoC) Provision for Children and Young People
Wirral Council is seeking to commission an Appropriate Place of Care (APoC) residential and therapeutic provision for children and young people with complex needs across Cheshire and Merseyside. The service covers those at risk of hospital admission, subject to deprivation of liberty, with neurodevelopmental needs, or significant risk-taking behaviours.
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Community Based Day Care Support Services
Blackburn with Darwen is seeking a provider to run a community-based day care service offering a safe, stimulating environment with activities designed to maximise independence and wellbeing. The service should provide learning, social interaction and activity opportunities for attendees.
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Independent Evaluation Partner for the NW regional Improvement Pilot Program (RIPP)
Stockport Council is looking for an independent evaluator for the North West Regional Improvement Pilot Program in children's social care. The role involves assessing the pilot's progress and impact across the North West region.
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SOL30092 Older People's Specialist Support Service
Solihull MBC is commissioning a specialist support service for older people aged 65+. The service provides short-term intervention to maintain social interaction, community participation, and prevent decline in wellbeing.
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SOL30092 Older People's Specialist Support Service
Solihull MBC wants to commission a specialist support service for people aged 65 and over. The service should provide short-term intervention to help them stay socially connected, active in their community, and prevent decline in wellbeing.
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Adults Long Term Home Support
Coventry City Council is re-commissioning long-term home support services for adults, providing personal care and support in people's own homes. The council will award contracts to multiple CQC-registered providers across the city.
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Inverkeithing Core and Cluster 1
Fife Council's Health & Social Care Partnership is commissioning care and support services for three individuals with learning disabilities in Inverkeithing. The service will be delivered in the clients' current accommodation.
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Supported Lodgings Framework
Bedford Borough Council is establishing a framework to place young people aged 16–25 transitioning from care into supported lodgings with trained hosts. The council wants to increase host recruitment, strengthen the model with alternative providers, and move young people from more costly provisions.
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Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland
Cumberland Council wants to commission an independent visiting service for looked-after children and young people in foster care, residential care, education settings and secure accommodation. The service involves recruiting and supporting adult volunteers to provide one-to-one befriending and support.
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Ceredigion - Provision of Housing Support for Families
Ceredigion County Council is commissioning generic housing support for families across the county. The contract runs for four years from January 2026, with a possible two-year extension.
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Young People’s Pathway (Pathway 2) - 285-NYC-CD
Supported housing and floating support for vulnerable young people aged 18–25 (care leavers up to 26), who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and need accommodation and wraparound support. Providers may need Ofsted registration if called upon to accommodate 16–17-year-olds.
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Homeless Singles Supported Housing Service
Westminster City Council is recommissioning a supported housing service for single homeless people with complex needs. The service provides accommodation-based support across 58 bedspaces in six properties (three 24/7 staffed and three step-down units) in Marylebone and Maida Vale.
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BCU-CP-59436 - Detoxification Services
NHS Wales is recommissioning inpatient substance misuse detoxification services for North Wales, serving patients with physical and psychological dependencies requiring higher levels of care than community provision. The service covers the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board area, which has the highest rate of drug-related hospital admissions in Wales.