Tender

Mental Health Supported Living

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 21:06

Planning

29 Jul 2024 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of Mental Health Supported Living services. This active tender, under the open procedure method, falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV 85000000). The council is seeking providers for supported living services targeting adults with severe and enduring mental health needs across various locations within Suffolk, including West Ipswich, West Suffolk, East Ipswich, Waveney, Suffolk Coastal, and Babergh and Mid Suffolk. Key deadlines include a submission deadline of noon on 15th April 2025 and a clarification questions deadline at 5 pm on 14th March 2025. The contract period starts on 1st October 2025 and can extend until 2033. The estimated contract value is £46,614,889.28 exclusive of VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the delivery of innovative and flexible mental health supported living services. Organisations that can demonstrate a progression-based service delivery approach, aimed at promoting independence and integrating with local services, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Suitable businesses include those with experience in mental health support, social housing, and integrated service delivery for health and social care. By participating in this procurement, businesses can engage with Suffolk County Council to improve outcomes for individuals with mental health needs while positioning themselves as key providers of essential community services.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Supported Living

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Mental Health Supported HousingThis 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 permittedThe deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 14th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Lot Information

West Ipswich

Suffolk County Council is undertaking a procurement for the delivery of supported living services for adults with mental health needs including those with severe and enduring mental health needs. Suffolk County Council want to work with providers that demonstrate progression-based service delivery which promotes independence and improves outcomes for those they work with who require accommodation and support. Providers should deliver innovative and flexible services for people, striving to continuously improve service delivery and work with local services in an integrated way. Additional information: The estimated contract values are:Initial Period of 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VATExtension Period of up to 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT

Renewal: Any renewal will be advertised on Find A Tender Service

West Suffolk

Suffolk County Council is undertaking a procurement for the delivery of supported living services for adults with mental health needs including those with severe and enduring mental health needs. Suffolk County Council want to work with providers that demonstrate progression-based service delivery which promotes independence and improves outcomes for those they work with who require accommodation and support. Providers should deliver innovative and flexible services for people, striving to continuously improve service delivery and work with local services in an integrated way. Additional information: The estimated contract values are:Initial Period of 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VATExtension Period of up to 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT

Renewal: Any renewal will be advertised on Find A Tender Service

East Ipswich

Suffolk County Council is undertaking a procurement for the delivery of supported living services for adults with mental health needs including those with severe and enduring mental health needs. Suffolk County Council want to work with providers that demonstrate progression-based service delivery which promotes independence and improves outcomes for those they work with who require accommodation and support. Providers should deliver innovative and flexible services for people, striving to continuously improve service delivery and work with local services in an integrated way. Additional information: The estimated contract values are:Initial Period of 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VATExtension Period of up to 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT

Renewal: Any renewal will be advertised on Find A Tender Service

Waveney

Suffolk County Council is undertaking a procurement for the delivery of supported living services for adults with mental health needs including those with severe and enduring mental health needs. Suffolk County Council want to work with providers that demonstrate progression-based service delivery which promotes independence and improves outcomes for those they work with who require accommodation and support. Providers should deliver innovative and flexible services for people, striving to continuously improve service delivery and work with local services in an integrated way. Additional information: The estimated contract values are:Initial Period of 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VATExtension Period of up to 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT

Renewal: Any renewal will be advertised on Find A Tender Service

Suffolk Coastal

Suffolk County Council is undertaking a procurement for the delivery of supported living services for adults with mental health needs including those with severe and enduring mental health needs. Suffolk County Council want to work with providers that demonstrate progression-based service delivery which promotes independence and improves outcomes for those they work with who require accommodation and support. Providers should deliver innovative and flexible services for people, striving to continuously improve service delivery and work with local services in an integrated way. Additional information: The estimated contract values are:Initial Period of 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VATExtension Period of up to 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT

Renewal: Any renewal will be advertised on Find A Tender Service

Babergh and Mid Suffolk

Suffolk County Council is undertaking a procurement for the delivery of supported living services for adults with mental health needs including those with severe and enduring mental health needs. Suffolk County Council want to work with providers that demonstrate progression-based service delivery which promotes independence and improves outcomes for those they work with who require accommodation and support. Providers should deliver innovative and flexible services for people, striving to continuously improve service delivery and work with local services in an integrated way. Additional information: The estimated contract values are:Initial Period of 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VATExtension Period of up to 4 years: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT

Renewal: Any renewal will be advertised on Find A Tender Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005039-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
30 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gillian.glanville@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473264363

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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