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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.
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
Framework contract: £300,000,000 total value shared among 21 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rose Support CIC | Procurement ID: PXDY-2316-JBQQ | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Bright light Support Ltd | Procurement ID: PPCX-9745-GZRD | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Calm Care LTd | Procurement ID: PCHT-1727-CHLT | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Caridon Young Living | 12095761 | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Cocoon Group Services Ltd | Procurement ID: PCJC-5261-XMTP | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Domum Care Ltd | Procurement ID: PMVZ-3425-MGXH | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Dreamfo Housing Ltd | Procurement ID: PWDM-5857-LNWG | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Gilead Homes Limited | Procurement ID: PDHX-2429-BJWD | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Infinity Alliance Ltd | Procurement ID: PZZT-5547-VRJM | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Needpro Ltd | Procurement ID: PXWL-3459-TQYN | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Nekisse Homes Ltd | Procurement ID: PNDZ-2835-CGJN | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Oak Care Home | Procurement ID: PXPQ-1223-HGDQ | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Opal Housing Ltd | Procurement ID: PMCQ-1746-WMXT | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Phase II Care Ltd | Procurement ID: PWJB-8142-PTYY | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Safer Hands Youth Service Ltd | Procurement ID: PZHD-6434-YPHH | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Schwarzwhite Limited | Procurement ID: PYLC-3584-ZBDV | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Stellar Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Procurement ID: PDHD-3755-MVQZ | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Steps Ahead Semi Independent Living | Procurement ID: PXPW-1256-QXGP | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Trinity Supported Living | Procurement ID: PTZG-5414-VQCJ | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Young London Today | Procurement ID: PPXL-3775-NQBD | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| YOUTH TRANSITIONING SUPPORT LTD | Procurement ID: PZTZ-4755-MXCG | ~£14,285,714 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 178 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Oct 2026 – Mar 2030 | £300,000,000 | 178 | Black Rose Support CIC Bright light Support Ltd Calm Care LTd Caridon Young Living Cocoon Group Services Ltd Domum Care Ltd Dreamfo Housing Ltd Gilead Homes Limited Infinity Alliance Ltd Needpro Ltd Nekisse Homes Ltd Oak Care Home Opal Housing Ltd Phase II Care Ltd Safer Hands Youth Service Ltd Schwarzwhite Limited Stellar Healthcare Solutions Ltd Steps Ahead Semi Independent Living Trinity Supported Living Young London Today YOUTH TRANSITIONING SUPPORT LTD | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Black Rose Support CIC | Lot 1 | Won |
| Bright light Support Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Calm Care LTd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Caridon Young Living | Lot 1 | Won |
| Cocoon Group Services Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Domum Care Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Dreamfo Housing Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Gilead Homes Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| Infinity Alliance Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Needpro Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Nekisse Homes Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Oak Care Home | Lot 1 | Won |
| Opal Housing Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Phase II Care Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Safer Hands Youth Service Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Schwarzwhite Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| Stellar Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| Steps Ahead Semi Independent Living | Lot 1 | Won |
| Trinity Supported Living | Lot 1 | Won |
| Young London Today | Lot 1 | Won |
| YOUTH TRANSITIONING SUPPORT LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.