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Further Competition for Red Oak Court Supported Living Services under Lot 9 and Lot 10

DORSET COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Red Oak Court Supported Living Services under the Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework, specifically under Lot 9 and Lot 10. This process, with an award status, involves the supply of support services to vulnerable working-age adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and autism in Wareham, Dorset, England. The contract, valued at approximately £3.66 million, will run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030, with a provision for extension subject to satisfactory performance. The main industry category for this procurement is health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in providing community-based supported living services utilising innovative and assistive technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in integrating services into local community resources will find this contract particularly appealing. Agincare Enable, a large-scale supplier, has been successful in securing this opportunity, demonstrating the potential for growth and partnership for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and cost-effective care solutions. This procurement process underscores the emphasis on maximising independence and reducing reliance on traditional care services, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition for Red Oak Court Supported Living Services under Lot 9 and Lot 10

Notice Description

This Further Competition has been conducted under Lot 9 and Lot 10 as part of the Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework. Red Oak Court comprises 14 single, relocatable accommodation units in Wareham, Dorset. We have awarded to one successful bidder to meet the needs of all vulnerable people currently living at the Red Oak site. The successful provider needs to be in place for the end of July 2025. There was need to remodel how the support is delivered that aligns with current cost saving strategies, and the Working Age Adults Commissioning Strategy published February 2023. This service will predominantly support vulnerable working age adults with learning disabilities, mental health and/or autism; some may also have physical needs. Key to this service is the ability to encourage individuals to develop their own skills and interests and become part of the local community. In order to achieve best value, and the best outcomes, the Council was looking for the supplier to utilise community resources as far as possible; further to this, assistive technology will be embedded in the service delivery, offering people blended support that maximises their independence, so they are less reliant on 'traditional' services. Additional information: The call-off contract shall be for an initial period of 5-years commencing 1/08/2025 and ending 31/07/2030 with provision to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance, making a total of 7 years. Based on current spend, it is anticipated that the maximum budget for this contract over the initial 5-year period will be PS2,506,588.46, and Total Contract Value over the 7-year period of PS3,655,205.83.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad0a96d9-e59a-46ba-8508-238aea808de8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c38f73-7413-4e88-a82f-43e90c29f2f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,655,205 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,655,205 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGINCARE ENABLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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