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Out of city shared lives placements for 3 customers

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Derby City Council, acting as the buying organisation for the "Out of city shared lives placements for 3 customers" tender. It falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the East Midlands (Region UKF11). The procurement stage is complete, and the process was conducted using a direct award method, below the threshold and without competition. The key contract associated with this award commenced on 17th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 25th September 2026. The contract was signed on the 16th March 2025 with PSS (UK) as the supplier, for a gross amount of £108,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of providing shared lives placements. Large-, scale businesses like PSS (UK) are well-suited to engage in such contracts, offering specialised care solutions outside typical residential environments. Businesses with experience in partnering with local councils for social services provision could leverage this opportunity for growth by demonstrating their capability in delivering tailored care packages that meet specific client needs. This contract highlights ongoing opportunities for companies looking to work within sub-central government public authorities, hinting at future potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

Out of city shared lives placements for 3 customers

Notice Description

Out of city shared lives placements for 3 customers. Direct Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046665-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 25 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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