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Housing Support Linked to Short term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People for Cumberland
Cumberland Council wants a provider to deliver person-centred support linked to short-term accommodation for young people in housing need, including emergency provision. Initial contract is 12 months from April 2026, with an optional 12-month extension.
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Independent Advocacy for Adults
Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a provider to deliver an independent advocacy service for adults across the local authority area. The scope and contract value are not yet specified in this notice.
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Care at Home & Housing Support Service Flexible Framework Agreement (New Applicants January 2026)
East Ayrshire Council is opening Lot 2 of its Care at Home and Housing Support Services framework to new applicants. This is a framework agreement for providers to deliver care and housing support services.
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NHS SY ICB Sheffield - Autism and ADHD Support, Information and Advice Hub
NHS South Yorkshire ICB wants a free support, information and advice hub for Sheffield adults aged 16+ who are autistic, have ADHD, are waiting for assessment, or self-identifying. The service will run for the contract period shown.
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Community and Supported Living Light Touch Framework
Barnsley Council is establishing a 5-year framework for community and supported living services across three tiers of support, covering learning disabilities, autism, mental health, and physical/sensory impairments. The framework will be refreshable and may reopen during its term.
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CT2907 Re-Opening of: CT0627 Category 2a - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System Jan 2026
Edinburgh Council is reopening its flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation with support, seeking providers to offer supported lodgings tailored to residents' needs. Providers do not need to own a property already.
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Employee Assistance- Independent Counselling
Hull City Council wants an employee assistance programme provider to deliver short-term independent counselling services to their staff. The contract runs for one year from 1 March 2026.
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Employee Benefits and Services
Kent County Council is establishing a framework agreement through which public sector organisations can procure employee benefits and services. Suppliers must deliver a range of services including childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, employee assistance programmes, financial wellbeing support, gym discounts, learning and development, and payroll giving, either directly or via partners.
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Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Services
Kent County Council is establishing an open framework for CQC-registered residential and nursing care homes to provide accommodation and care for older people and those with disabilities or health conditions. Providers can apply to join the first framework under light-touch procurement rules.
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Neurodivergence Services (2 Lots)
Calderdale Council wants two peer-led services for neurodivergent adults: a hub providing social and mental health support (Lot 1), and an employment service helping people into paid or voluntary work (Lot 2).
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North East Essex Mental Health Recovery College
Essex County Council and North Essex ICB are commissioning a Recovery College to deliver open-access mental health recovery support for adults in North East Essex. The service will provide flexible courses co-designed with people with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
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Provision of Care & Support Service in Extra Care Housing Scheme
Bridgend Council wants a regulated care provider to deliver domiciliary care services at Llys Ton Extra Care, a 39-flat supported accommodation scheme in Kenfig Hill. The service focuses on enabling independence and reablement for residents within their own homes.
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NP56326 Service for Peritoneal Dialysis Treatments
NHS Scotland needs a homecare delivery service for patients on peritoneal dialysis at home, including supply of dialysis machines, consumables, sterile dialysate fluids, and ancillaries. The contract runs for an initial period with a value of £14 million.
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Ceredigion - Pre-School Referral Scheme for Children with Additional Needs/Disabilities
Ceredigion Council wants a service provider to run pre-school referral schemes for children with disabilities and additional needs from age 2 until school age. The service will ensure eligible children can access appropriate support during their early years.
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GWASANAETHAU LLETY Â CHYMORTH AR GYFER ANGHENION CYMHLETH / COMPLEX NEEDS SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION SERVICES
Merthyr Tydfil Council is seeking a provider for complex needs supported accommodation services at a new project called The Tregenna in Merthyr Tydfil. The contract is worth £2 million.
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Market Engagement – Mental Health Floating Support Services (Wandsworth)
Wandsworth Council is seeking a provider to deliver time-limited, person-centred mental health support for adults 18+ in their homes and community settings. The service focuses on maintaining independence, sustaining tenancies, and preventing escalation of mental health needs.
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Counselling Service for Refugees
Cambridge City Council and four partner councils want a provider to deliver short-term counselling for refugees and asylum seekers, with focus on mental health support including trauma. The service aims to reduce barriers to education, training, and employment.
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CA17047 - Whittington Health - Provision of Paediatric Care Packages at Home
Whittington Health is seeking providers to deliver paediatric care packages at home for children and young people with complex health needs. The service supports families to enable safe and healthy living in a home environment.
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Flexible Framework Agreement for Education & Social Support Services (Children & Families)
Dundee City Council is establishing a flexible framework agreement for education and social support services for children and families. Services may include school provision, care establishments, and family support.
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Birth Counselling Service
Lincolnshire County Council needs a birth counselling service to support birth parents and families through the adoption process. The service must offer face-to-face, virtual and telephone counselling plus therapeutic support groups, delivered by qualified counsellors.
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Provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults
South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership is looking for an independent advocacy service for adults aged 16+. This covers both individual and collective advocacy work.
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Rural Community Support Service (RCSS)
Bedford Borough Council wants a service to connect older people and residents with local support and resources, including home visits to provide assistance and guidance.
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ITT_30630 - Carers Hub Service
Westminster City Council and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea need a provider to run a Carers Hub delivering assessments, advice, activities and support for unpaid carers across both boroughs. The service must meet statutory obligations under the Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014.
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Power2 Keyworkers
Wolverhampton City Council is re-commissioning keyworker and mentoring support for children and young adults aged 10–25 who have experienced trauma, exploitation, or instability. The service delivers lived experience mentoring, trauma-informed parenting support, and creative therapeutic work across three separate lots.
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Holiday Activity Fund
North Yorkshire Council is seeking a supplier to manage the design, coordination and delivery of its Holiday Activities & Food Programme for eligible children. The contract is funded by the Department of Education and focuses on programme management arrangements.