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Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here pertains to the Orkney Islands Council, a regional authority based in Kirkwall, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism," falls under the social work and related services category, with its delivery location specified as England. This particular contract is in the award stage, having been completed and signed on 31st July 2025. Managed through a limited procurement method, it was directly awarded to Voyage 1 Limited without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting a streamlined approach for specialist residential care services for adults with complex needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing specialist residential care and social services, particularly in the provision of care for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Companies like Voyage 1 Limited, which successfully secured the contract valued at £2,602,780, demonstrate the potential for meaningful engagement in this sector. Businesses that have expertise in delivering such services in England, and can navigate direct award scenarios, would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar procurement opportunities with regional authorities like the Orkney Islands Council.

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Notice Title

Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism

Notice Description

Specialist Residential Care Services for people complex needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist residential care for adults with complex needs provision. Additional information: Duration of contract not known at this point therefore value of contract has been calculated on a four year duration with costs anticipated to reduce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022298-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,602,780 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOYAGE 1

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