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

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 09:04

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of supported living services to adults with learning disabilities in Norwich. The tender falls under the services category, and the procurement process utilised was a direct award, classified under the light-touch regime, due to urgent requirements arising from the termination of a previous contract. Dimensions (UK) Limited, a large supplier with a focus on social work services with accommodation, has been appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £1,334,810, is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and run until 31st March 2029, with options to commission tailored care and support packages as needed. This procurement is part of ensuring continuity of care in various regions across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to UKC, UKD, UKE, UKH, and UKJ.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and care provision, particularly those that can offer bespoke solutions for vulnerable adults. Companies well-versed in service delivery for sub-central government authorities might find similar ventures beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and fostering growth. The nature of the procurement, emphasising urgent and tailored care solutions, indicates potential future opportunities for SMEs that can respond swiftly and effectively to evolving client needs within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of supported living services for Adults with a learning disability in Norwich.

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-05a0c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061161-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,334,810 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 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

DIMENSIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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