Supported Living
Supported Living services provide regulated care and support to adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, or Mental Health needs, enabling them to live independently in their own homes.
In this model, individuals hold their own tenancies, while care is delivered separately by a CQC Registered provider.
These services are commissioned by local authorities and the NHS through Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and Frameworks.
Is this for you?
Not yet CQC rated?
You may still be able to access commissioning opportunities through unregulated services — companionship, domestic support, and more. Find out how.
How the process works
1. Eligibility & Compliance Audit – We identify the right DPS, Framework, or tender for your location, capacity, and service type.
2. Opportunity Matching – We review your CQC status, policies, and operational readiness against the requirements of your target local authority.
3. End-to-End Submission – We manage the full application — portal registration, policy alignment, and expert narrative writing. You review and approve. We submit.
How we’ll support you
Ready to apply for a DPS?
Every Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) application follows a structured process — from eligibility check through to submission and post-submission monitoring.
Costs
Fees: Our fees are scoped individually based on the nature and complexity of each submission. Pricing is provided following an initial consultation.
FAQs
Not always. Unlike domiciliary care, many supported living tenders do not require CQC registration — particularly where the service does not involve the regulated activity of personal care. However, this depends on the specific tender and the nature of the support being provided. We confirm eligibility requirements for each opportunity before any work begins.
Most tenders require verifiable experience — references from clients or commissioners who can confirm your delivery. A provider with no service history is unlikely to meet the selection criteria for most opportunities. We assess this as part of our initial eligibility review.
Yes — experience with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health is actively sought by commissioners and can strengthen an application significantly. Providers with these specialisms are well positioned for supported living frameworks, particularly where CQC registration is not yet in place, as demonstrated experience can carry considerable weight.
In supported living, the individual holds their own tenancy and receives support separately from their housing arrangement. Support workers visit or are on-site, but the care and accommodation are contracted independently. Live-in care involves a carer living in the individual’s home to provide continuous, around-the-clock support. In commissioning terms, live-in care is more closely aligned to supported living than to domiciliary care. If you provide live-in care, the Supported Living page is the most relevant starting point.
Not usually. Most supported living tenders commission the care and support separately from the housing. A housing association partner is an option in some arrangements, but it is not a standard requirement. The tender documentation will confirm what is expected — we review this as part of our eligibility check.
It depends on the tender. Some set a fixed rate which you accept or decline. Others ask you to submit your own rates using a provided template. We cover the commercial section in detail at the kickoff call. You can also read more on our Tender Commercials page.
Take the next step
We’ll check your eligibility, identify the right opportunities, and manage the full submission process.
Book a free discovery call to get started.