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01 Jun 2026 at 15:14

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01 Dec 2025 at 12:37

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03 Mar 2025 at 18:53

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 18:22

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process initiated by East Suffolk Council focuses on the provision of housing services under the title "East Suffolk Housing Pathway". It's classified under the services category and targets the East Suffolk region. The latest procurement stage is the award phase, with Anglia Care Trust being awarded Lot 3, valued at £272,222.26. The contract for Lot 3, detailing the delivery of housing pathway services, commenced on 1st June 2026, running for a two-year duration until 31st March 2028. This procurement effort follows an open procedure, showing East Suffolk Council's continued commitment to addressing local housing needs.

This tender creates significant opportunities for various businesses, particularly those with expertise in housing services and capability to provide accommodation support. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to meet housing and support needs at competitive prices, especially in the East Suffolk area, stand to benefit most. SMEs, like Anglia Care Trust, can find substantial opportunities to participate and grow, enhancing their service portfolios while contributing to local community welfare. With an emphasis on experience, skills, performance management, and social value, this procurement process offers a platform for businesses to showcase their strengths and expand their impact within the regional housing sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

East Suffolk Housing Housing Pathway

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is seeking to commission a maximum of 166 bed spaces in East Suffolk that will provide supported accommodation to people with identified housing and support needs but not ready to live independently.

Lot Information

Lot 3

Lot 3 has been added to Anglia Care Trust to deliver Housing Pathway services.

Renewal: additional optional extensions until 31st March 2030 (1+1)

East Suffolk Housing Pathway Re-tender

East Suffolk Council is seeking to commission a maximum of 166 bed spaces in East Suffolk that will provide supported accommodation to people with identified housing and support needs but not ready to live independently. Additional information: Lots 1,2 , 3 and 5 with a total of 61 beds amounting to PS425,389 was awarded to Access Community TrustLot 1 - Young People - High Support Lot 2 - Young People - High Support Lot 3 - Adults - Medium Support Lot 5 - Adults Medium Support

East Suffolk Housing Pathway Re-tender

East Suffolk Council is seeking to commission a maximum of 166 bed spaces in East Suffolk that will provide supported accommodation to people with identified housing and support needs but not ready to live independently. Additional information: Lots 4 and 6 with a total of 23 beds amounting to PS142,623 was awarded to Anglia Care TrustLot 4: Adults Medium Support Lot 6: Adults - Medium Support

East Suffolk Housing Pathway Re-tender

East Suffolk Council is seeking to commission a maximum of 166 bed spaces in East Suffolk that will provide supported accommodation to people with identified housing and support needs but not ready to live independently. Additional information: Lot 7,8 and 9 consisting of 60 beds amounting to PS257,962 was awarded to Sanctuary Housing Association trading as Sanctuary Supported Living Lot 7 - Adult - low support Lot 8 - Young People - Medium support Lot 9 - Adults - Low Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051486-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

98341000 - Accommodation services

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,330,406 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,660,812 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,098,196 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Suffolk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Access Community Trust

Anglia Care Trust

Sanctuary Housing Association trading as Sanctuary Supported Living

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