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Contract for the provision of supported living services to Adults with a learning disability - Felthorpe

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 13:17

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a tender process for the provision of supported living services to adults with a learning disability in Felthorpe. The procurement was managed through a direct award method owing to urgent needs, ensuring service continuity following the previous contract's termination. The contract, valued at £1,172,965, will be enacted from 22nd September 2025 to 31st March 2029. This falls under the services category, and the procurement is identified under "lightTouch" regulations. The contract's awarded status was recorded on 19th September 2025. Deliverables are set within several regions across the United Kingdom, reaffirming a comprehensive geographic outreach for service implementation.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specializing in social care services and supported living arrangements. The successful bidder, CALM FUTURES LTD, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-suited for such contracts, especially those classified as Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with specialised expertise in tailored care packages. As the landscape for tendered public services evolves, businesses focusing on innovative and adaptable care solutions stand to benefit substantially by aligning with the extended service needs highlighted in this contract. Businesses with the capacity to meet bespoke client demands and flexibility for dynamic service provision will find this sector particularly lucrative.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of supported living services to Adults with a learning disability - Felthorpe

Notice Description

Supported living services to Adults with a learning disability. Provision of individual care and support packages for clients in a supported living setting.

Procurement Information

Direct award required based on extreme and unavoidable urgency following the termination of previous contract and the need to ensure continued care and support to vulnerable individuals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058148-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,172,965 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALM FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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