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Partners in Care and Health – External Evaluation of the Continuous Improvement Programme 2026-29
Design and delivery of an external evaluation of a three-year continuous improvement programme supporting councils and health systems in adult social care. You'll develop the evaluation methodology in year one, then conduct the evaluation across years two and three.
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Temporary Accommodation and Support Services Single Men, Single People and People Experiencing Severe Multiple Disadvantages
Sheffield City Council is commissioning three lots of supported housing and related services for single homeless men, single people, and people experiencing severe multiple disadvantage. Each lot provides dispersed and scheme-based accommodation with trauma-informed support to help people move into settled housing.
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Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services
A framework for UK public sector organisations to book air, rail, taxis, coaches, car hire, accommodation and conference venues. Also covers emergency travel and accommodation for civilians under public sector care, with optional welfare and security support.
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Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2026)
East Ayrshire Council is reopening its Early Learning and Childcare Provision Framework to new applicants only in October 2026. Existing funded providers do not need to reapply.
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Housing Related Support
North East Lincolnshire Council is inviting tenders for five lots of housing-related support services: floating support for families and adults at risk of homelessness, and accommodation with support for families, adults, and young people experiencing multiple disadvantage or care experience.
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HAC6052 Integrated Adult Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service
Tower Hamlets is recommissioning its adult drug and alcohol treatment and recovery system as a single integrated contract. The service must combine treatment, prescribing, psychosocial interventions, outreach, recovery support, and criminal-justice case management, with pathways for rough-sleeping, mental health, and other vulnerable groups.
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HH108-27-HB Adult Social Care Commissioning Flexible Framework
NHS Highland is reopening a flexible framework for adult social care services across Highland. Providers can apply to join and bid for work across care at home, residential nursing, day care, and supported living lots.
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Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - Re-opening of Lot 3 Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is reopening Lot 3 of a pseudo-framework for Ofsted-registered supported accommodation for 16–17 year olds in the Tees Valley. Providers are added to the framework as needed throughout the contract period with no guaranteed volume.
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Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Supported Living for Adults Aged over 18
Medway Council is accepting applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for provision of supported living services to adults aged 18+. The DPS covers support for people with learning disability, autism, mental health conditions, physical disability, cognitive disability, substance use, and dual disability.
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Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Rd 7
London Borough of Newham is reopening Lot 1 of a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System for semi-independent living services for looked after children and care leavers. Suppliers can apply to join the framework and bid for placements as they arise.
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Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 4 Rd 7
London Borough of Newham is reopening Lot 4 of a pseudo-dynamic purchasing system for independent fostering agencies regulated by Ofsted. The system provides placements for looked after children, care leavers, and young people who are homeless or at risk.
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25066 Cambridgeshire County Council Individual Service Funds
Cambridgeshire County Council is establishing a DPS for organisations to broker Individual Service Funds - holding and managing personal budgets on behalf of adults who need support finding care and support services but prefer not to manage Direct Payments themselves. The framework will cover homecare, day services, personal assistants, equipment, and signposting to community support.
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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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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.