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

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 14:17

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed a direct award contract for the provision of supported living services to adults with a learning disability in Rackheath. This contract falls under the services category, specifically social work services with accommodation, and has been awarded to the Royal Mencap Society. The contract uses a light-touch procurement regime and involved a direct award due to extreme and unavoidable urgency. The procurement stage is complete with the award active as of September 28, 2025. The contract period runs from September 29, 2025, to March 31, 2029, covering several regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The value of the contract is £1,109,173 GBP.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing supported living and care services, especially those with experience in managing tailored care packages. Companies that have the capacity to respond swiftly to urgent procurement requirements could greatly benefit. Although this specific award has been completed, understanding its processes can help businesses prepare for future opportunities. Enterprises specialising in social services with a focus on vulnerable populations stand to gain from similar future contracts, which may also involve direct awards under pressing circumstances. Engaging with local authorities like Norfolk County Council and showcasing expertise in urgent and large-scale care provision could enhance business growth prospects.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of supported living services to Adults with a learning disability in Rackheath

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-05a0db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060579-2025
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,109,173 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 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

ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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