Planning

Market Engagement for Residential and Nursing Care Homes in Suffolk

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Apr 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is initiating a public procurement process focused on market engagement for residential and nursing care homes in Suffolk. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key milestones including engagement events on 25th April 2025 and 13th May 2025. The industry category for this procurement is health and social work services, and the location of the services is within the UK, specifically in the UKH14 region. The main procurement category is services under the special regime "lightTouch". The contract period is tentatively set to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2031, with potential renewal up to 31st March 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those offering residential and nursing care services. It is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Engaging in this tender could provide businesses with the chance to collaborate with Suffolk County Council and potentially ICB partners, innovate in service delivery, and contribute to shaping future care home placement strategies. Service providers with experience in delivering value-driven and compliant care solutions are well-positioned to compete and benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement for Residential and Nursing Care Homes in Suffolk

Notice Description

This invitation is open to all care providers of residential and nursing including those who have worked with SCC previously, as well as those who have not. The purpose of these workshops is to discuss new ideas, innovate, and work collaboratively to reach a better understanding of how we can support the people of Suffolk to live their best and healthiest lives. The outcome from these sessions, along with outputs from resident engagement, will help SCC to develop a new approach for commissioning care home placements for older adult's care in Suffolk that reflects the views of providers, residents, and other key stakeholders. This initial session is intended to assist the Council in understanding the views of service providers on how services could be best commissioned and provided. The aim is to establish a more practical means for the council (and potentially ICB partners) to administer day to day purchasing of individuals residential and nursing care beds to ensure procurement processes are legally compliant and achieving improved value for money while ensuring the council can access the right care and support provision for residents as required. Any questions please contact - carehomescommissioningproject@suffolk.gov.uk

Planning Information

Event 1 – Endeavour House, Elizabeth Room 25th April @ 10:00 – 12:30 Event 2 – Blackbourne Centre, Elmswell 13th May @ 10:00 – 12:30

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014394-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shirley.mutumburi@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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