Award

65+ years

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council initiated a public procurement process for social work and related services under the title "65+ years." This tender falls within the services industry category and is located in the Milton Keynes area (UKG13). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has advanced to the contract award stage, officially completed on 13 February 2025. Expectation Care Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at GBP 644.64, with the signed contract date also being 13 February 2025.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those targeting senior care (65+ years). Companies with proven quality features, relevant qualifications, and the capability to deliver exceptional social care services are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The award criteria were heavily focused on quality (60%) and price (40%), indicating a balanced approach to ensuring value for money and service excellence. Prospective bidders from regional or local authorities can anticipate similar opportunities to expand their service offerings and establish long-term collaborations with local councils like Milton Keynes.

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Notice Title

65+ years

Notice Description

65+ years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004900-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£644 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Abid Shabir
Contact Email
abid.shabir@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPECTATION CARE

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