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East Suffolk Housing Pathway Re-tender

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 12:37

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03 Mar 2025 at 18:53

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07 Feb 2025 at 18:22

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by East Suffolk Council titled "East Suffolk Housing Pathway Re-tender" involved awarding contracts for housing services. This process aimed at providing supported accommodation in East Suffolk with a total capacity of 166 bed spaces. The tender was classified under the CPV code 70333000 and sought service providers to manage supported housing environments. Key dates include the closed tender submission date of 10th March 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, adhering to relevant EU legal frameworks. East Suffolk Council acted as the buying authority, ensuring compliance with regional authority standards. The contracts were signed, marking the completion of the procurement stage by December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses specialising in accommodation and housing support services. The emphasis on quality and service delivery criteria indicates that companies with robust methodologies and experience in handling varied support needs would be well-positioned. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Access Community Trust and Anglia Care Trust have shown their capacity to secure parts of this tender, indicating an accessible market for firms of similar size and scope. Businesses that can offer tailored housing solutions and demonstrate social value contributions can benefit significantly from engaging in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

East Suffolk Housing Pathway Re-tender

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 1

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.

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/078465-2025
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
£825,974 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 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
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Email
abiola.michael-bucknor@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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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