Community Support Framework - CAFS/2025/290
Stoke-on-Trent City Council, a local government authority, is procuring a Community Support Framework for children living in Stoke-on-Trent and for children who may be supported elsewhere in the United Kingdom. The framework will appoint multiple providers through call-off agreements to deliver Short Break packages, outreach and wrap-around support, urgent interventions required within 24–48 hours, and complex support for disabled children and children on the edge of care or already in care. Services must stabilise children and families whose support needs require statutory intervention, with providers collaborating with the Council across a broad range of commissioned support requirements. The estimated total framework value is £20.4 million, although the available information does not specify the framework duration. Delivery is centred on Stoke-on-Trent, within the UKG23 region, with provision potentially required in other parts of the country. The key eligibility requirement is not specified in the available tender details.
Buyer: Stoke on Trent City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 28 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £20.4m
- Bids close: 13 Nov 2026
- Location: Stoke-on-Trent
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2035
- Category: Medical practice and related services (85120000)
From the official notice
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is undertaking a procurement exercise for a Community Support Framework, for children living within Stoke-on-Trent and for children who may be supported in other areas of the country. The Council wishes to source multiple providers to deliver the services. The services will stabilise children and families who have support needs that require statutory intervention. The cohorts of children will be those with disabilities and those on the edge of care or who are in care. Service areas include Short Break packages, and outreach/wrap around support, and urgent support required within 24-48 hours, complex support. The Framework will be managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council who, through a series of call-off agreements, will engage, collaborate and work with organisations to deliver a broad range of these services. 58,305 children and young people live in Stoke-on-Trent, and 8,703 children and young people have Special Educational Needs. 455 Children and young people with SEND are known to social care, and 249 with an EHC Plan are known to social care (Stoke-on-Trent SEND Strategy 2024-2028).
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 13 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £20.4m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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