Estimated Value
Up to £100,000
Deadline
14 September 2026
18 days remaining
Published
25 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
This process will use the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider Process
Key points
- Understand market capacity and capability.
- Explore accommodation options.
- Inform commissioning intentions.
- Assist in determining the most appropriate procurement approach under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Participation in this exercise does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit the Council to award a contract. The individual presents with:
- Male, aged 51.
- Mild Learning Disability.
- Currently residing in a specialist inpatient setting.
- Verbal communicator.
- Independent with mobility.
- Requires specialist support arrangements due to complex behavioural and risk management needs. Support Needs
- Positive Behaviour Support.
- Consistent staffing team.
- Support to maintain independence.
- Support accessing community opportunities.
- Robust risk management arrangements
AI Analysis
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Telford & Wrekin Council is running a market engagement to find providers who can offer specialist accommodation and support for a 51‑year‑old man with learning disabilities and complex behavioural and risk needs as he prepares to leave an inpatient setting. It’s an information‑gathering exercise, not a formal tender, to help the council shape future procurement.
Requirements
- Provider must be able to deliver specialist accommodation for an adult with learning disabilities
- Experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Ability to provide a consistent staffing team
- Capability to implement robust risk management arrangements
- Support the individual's independence and community access
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide suitable specialist accommodation for the individual
- Deliver Positive Behaviour Support interventions
- Maintain a consistent staffing team to meet the individual's needs
- Support the person to maintain independence in daily living
- Facilitate access to community activities and opportunities
- Implement and manage robust risk management processes
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the purpose of the exercise – it’s a market engagement, not a binding contract, so you can respond without committing to win a deal
- 2Identify the specific support needs listed (PBS, consistent staffing, risk management) – these are the criteria the council will use to gauge capability
- 3Check the procurement route mentioned – Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Most Suitable Provider Process – means the council will later select a provider based on suitability rather than lowest price
- 4Note that the notice explicitly says participation does not guarantee a contract – treat it as a chance to showcase your capacity and gather intelligence
- 5Pay attention to any deadlines for submitting capability statements and the format required (usually a short expression of interest)
Tips for Small Businesses
- Highlight any niche expertise you have with learning disabilities or PBS – small firms often have specialised staff that larger providers may lack
- Consider partnering with a local housing provider or care agency to meet the accommodation requirement if you don’t have it in-house
- Emphasise social value – community integration and personalised support are key scoring areas for councils
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Borough of Telford & WrekinKey Dates
Published
25 August 2026
Submission deadline
14 September 2026
Notice type
planning
Source
find a tender
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