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Future of Learning Disabilities (LD) Services in Gloucestershire

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2025 at 12:07

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16 Apr 2025 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Future of Learning Disabilities (LD) Services in Gloucestershire" project, classified under health and social work services, with primary focus on designing pathways and services for the next 10 years. The contract has been awarded and is currently active, with the contract period starting from 28th April 2025 to 28th October 2025. The tender process was conducted through a restricted procedure with a total value of £62,000. This project involves regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement stage is award and the key date of publication for this award notice was 16th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in clinical and operational management within Learning Disabilities care. SMEs are deemed suitable for this procurement, fostering potential growth and partnership engagement in the public sector. The successful bidder, Tricordant Ltd, an SME, has been recognised for their capability to deliver high-quality LD services through a blended resourcing approach. Such contracts can serve as a cornerstone for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in line with upcoming changes in the Mental Health Act and improve their portfolio in social care provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future of Learning Disabilities (LD) Services in Gloucestershire

Notice Description

Gloucestershire is seeking a partner to work in a blended approach to complete a review of the current Learning Disability (LD) pathway and local context, in order to review best practice nationally, to ensure that we are designing pathways and services fit for the next 10 years and compliant with upcoming Mental Health Act changes. The successful partner will evidence how they have worked in a blended resourcing approach before with successful results and how they will be able to provide expertise from clinical and/ or operational managers with experience in designing and delivering high quality LD care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43d234b3-68af-4070-976a-0cb2a9dbb043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f8fca6-7f62-4340-b21b-7afe5471bb97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

N/A

TRICORDANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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