Tender

Mental Health Supported Living

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 20:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is inviting bids for the provision of Mental Health Supported Living services. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be situated in Ipswich, Suffolk (postal code IP1 2BX). The procurement process is at the Tender stage, following an open procedure (above threshold). The total estimated contract value is £46,614,889.28 (excluding VAT), with a submission deadline of noon on 15th April 2025. Potential bidders must submit clarification questions by 5pm on 14th March 2025. The initial contract period will run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029, with an optional extension of up to 4 years, each phase valued at £23,307,444.64 (excluding VAT).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector to expand their operations through a substantial and long-term contract. The contract’s structure is particularly suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to its clear terms and potential for extension. Businesses that have expertise in mental health supported living and can demonstrate their capability and readiness to meet the detailed requirements of Suffolk County Council will be well-placed to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Supported Living

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Mental Health Supported Housing This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS46,614,889.28 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is noon 15th April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 14th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.co.uk Inital Contract period: 1st October 2025 - 30th September 2029, Value: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT Optional extension period of up to 4 years, Value: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee3973c-4da9-4fe6-ba74-9eb4a3df5838
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,614,889 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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