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Carers Support Service - Learning Disability and Neurodivergence Specialist Provider - AWARD

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Carers Support Service - Learning Disability and Neurodivergence Specialist Provider." The contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically social work services without accommodation, and targets the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed using an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline having been 7th March 2025. The contract, valued at £250,000, has been awarded to Talkback UK Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 2nd June 2025 and ending on 1st June 2028. This concluded process, as of 6th May 2025, marks the completion stage of the procurement lifecycle.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with expertise in supporting carers and individuals with learning disabilities and neurodivergence. The open nature of the procurement process was especially conducive to participation from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on delivering specialised services in the health and social care sector, companies with experience in these areas are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities in the Milton Keynes region as the council continues to seek partnerships that enhance the provision of critical social services.

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Notice Title

Carers Support Service - Learning Disability and Neurodivergence Specialist Provider - AWARD

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Carers Support Service - Learning Disability and Neurodivergence Specialist Provider Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon on 7th March 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81c9073-6482-4d35-8fd6-a78f409f6588
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALKBACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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