Award

Supported Housing

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 12:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

30 Jul 2025 at 15:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Supported Housing" in the health and social work services industry category. This contract was awarded on 6th August 2025, and it involves delivering services to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism across three supported living services. The direct procurement method led to a direct award due to urgent requirements, and the contract is valued at £1,925,067. The procurement covers services within the UKH14 region, specifically in Ipswich. The contract period begins on 23rd September 2025 and extends until 22nd September 2027, with an option to renew for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the service provision area of health and social care, particularly those capable of managing and delivering specialised care solutions for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Companies with a background in providing comprehensive support services in a similar capacity would be well-suited for engagements like this, as it reflects a growing need within the public sector for expert providers in supported housing. The large scale and secure funding of the awarded contract affirm the potential for reliable partnerships and continued service opportunities in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Housing

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded a 2-year contract (option to extend for a further 12 months) to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The service will be delivered across three supported living services.

Procurement Information

Direct award is required due to earlier termination of an existing contract, new service needs to be in place within 2 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05697b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046520-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,925,067 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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