Award

Short Term Enablement

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 13:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Sep 2025 at 13:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, has completed a direct award contract for the "Short Term Enablement" service, which targets people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and is governed by the "light touch" regime. The contract, awarded to LEADING LIVES LIMITED, commences on 30th September 2025 and concludes on 29th September 2027, with potential extensions up to 29th September 2029. This award stage, announced on 9th September 2025, underscores Suffolk County Council's commitment to sustaining and evaluating its Tier 2 Services amidst local government reviews, providing essential continuity of care to its residents. The contract value is approximately £3,368,256 gross, with opportunities for renewal if required.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those with expertise in working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Companies similar to LEADING LIVES LIMITED, which value social impact and service continuity, would be well-suited to compete, especially given the locality focus on Ipswich within the UKH14 region. The direct award process suggests businesses with established reputations and the ability to deliver immediate results may have an advantage. With strategic scouting and forming synergies with sub-central government bodies, companies can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio and market presence in the public health and social care sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Term Enablement

Notice Description

To direct award a contract to Leading Lives for delivery of the Short Term Enablement (STE) service for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism (LD & A) for 2 years from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2027, with an option to extend for a further two years to 29th September 2029

Procurement Information

Suffolk County Council are reviewing the strategic vision and direct for Tier 2 Services for which Short Term Enablement is included. Suffolk is part of the Local Government Review, and this will also impact the future direction of Tier 2 services. A direct award to the incumbent will allow for this review and the continuity of services to customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055051-2025
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
£2,806,880 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LEADING LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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