RE-OPENING - Light Touch Framework for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People
London Borough of Ealing CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £300,000,000
Deadline
6 July 2026
Published
19 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Reopening of the Light Touch Framework (LTF) for Supported Accommodation and semi-independent Living for Young People - for REGION 1 ONLY. Region 1- This will include service locations within the 32 London councils and also the councils of Surrey and Buckinghamshire.
If you do NOT fall into this region please do not apply. If you have already applied and been successful you do NOT need to apply again.
London Borough of Ealing is working with the West London Alliance members and other local authorities have established a light touch Framework, for a total duration of 8 years (4+2+2) starting on 1/4/2026, to procure and commission Supported accommodation and semi independent living services for Young people. This light touch framework is now reopening for new applicants who qualify for Region 1.
Additional details
The light touch framework consists of an unlimited number of providers in two lots: Lot 1 for the provision of supported accommodation (for young people aged 16-17 year) by Ofsted registered providers; and Lot 2 semi-independent accommodation (for Young people aged 18+) from providers that are not Ofsted registered and the provision of floating support. Providers can apply for both lots.
This is a Flexible light touch framework as outlined by Section 45 of the Procurement Act and which shall be re-opened at least twice annually. The West London Alliance and Ealing Council reserves the right to change the frequency of the openings and also open specific lots and regions based on their sufficiency requirements.
The London Borough of Ealing and the West London Alliance are working with local authority partners in Barnet, Harrow, Brent, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith and Fulham reserve the right to open, amend and create additional regions in the future based on the needs of Local Authorities. The estimated value of the services to be purchased for the entire duration of the Framework is purely indicative and cannot be guaranteed.
Please see tender documents for more information. Ref: Pipeline Notice: 2025/S 000-026556 Ref: UK4 Notice: 2025/S 000-038518
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Award Details
Black Rose Support CIC
£300,000,000
Bright light Support Ltd
£300,000,000
Calm Care LTd
£300,000,000
Caridon Young Living
£300,000,000
Cocoon Group Services Ltd
£300,000,000
Domum Care Ltd
£300,000,000
Dreamfo Housing Ltd
£300,000,000
Gilead Homes Limited
£300,000,000
Infinity Alliance Ltd
£300,000,000
Needpro Ltd
£300,000,000
Nekisse Homes Ltd
£300,000,000
Oak Care Home
£300,000,000
Opal Housing Ltd
£300,000,000
Phase II Care Ltd
£300,000,000
Safer Hands Youth Service Ltd
£300,000,000
Schwarzwhite Limited
£300,000,000
Stellar Healthcare Solutions Ltd
£300,000,000
Steps Ahead Semi Independent Living
£300,000,000
Trinity Supported Living
£300,000,000
Young London Today
£300,000,000
YOUTH TRANSITIONING SUPPORT LTD
£300,000,000
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Branduin Business Support Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 2 Jun 2025ends 31 Mar 2026£150,000
total awarded
- 2
Risk Management Partners Ltd
£8m
total awarded
- 3
Maven Public Sector
1 contract wonlatest 28 Sept 2026£4m
total awarded
- 4
Aon UK Limited Trading As Maven Public Sector
1 contract wonlatest 9 Sept 2026ends 30 Sept 2030£4m
total awarded
- 5
5 Pump Court
1 contract wonlatest 3 Jul 2026£72m
total awarded
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London Borough of Ealing CouncilKey Dates
Published
19 August 2026
Submission deadline
6 July 2026
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