Planning

Accommodation and Support

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 07:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, has announced plans for a tender titled "Accommodation and Support" in the health and social work services category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage since its latest update on 21st May 2025, with a future notice anticipated by 6th January 2026. This tender encompasses supported housing services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, specialist behavioural support, and sensory needs. The services are intended for delivery in the UKH14 region, United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers are expected to commence service provision on 1st February 2027, with the initial contract ending on 31st January 2032, and the possibility of renewal extending to 31st January 2034. The projected procurement value is significant, grossing a potential £588 million, with a net value of £490 million in GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in healthcare and social support services. Companies with expertise in managing supported housing solutions for vulnerable groups, such as those with complex needs, will find this contract particularly relevant. The "light touch" procurement regime implies a focus on quality and accessibility, encouraging innovative approaches and collaborative business models that can meet the diverse requirements specified in the tender description. Organisations equipped with robust service delivery frameworks for long-term support and integration of behavioural and sensory needs support within their service portfolios are ideally positioned to bid for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accommodation and Support

Notice Description

Supported Housing for people with a LD and or Autism, Physical Disabilities, Acquired Brain Injury, Specialist Behavioural Support and Sensory needs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023524-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£490,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementbusinesssupport@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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