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Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Orkney Islands Council seeking specialist residential care services for adults with learning disabilities, including autism. The contract pertains to general public services and falls under the Health and Social Care industry category. It was awarded to Voyage 1 Limited on 31 July 2025 and focuses on providing services to individuals with complex needs across England. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure, involving direct award without a prior call for competition due to extreme urgency. Located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands Council functions as the contracting authority, while the procurement already reached the completion stage as of 12 March 2026.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in Health and Social Care services, particularly those equipped to handle the care of individuals with complex needs. While Voyage 1 Limited has been awarded the contract, the industry itself presents substantial growth opportunities for providers skilled in bespoke and specialised care solutions. Businesses with expertise in residential care for vulnerable adults, especially those offering custom services tailored to autism and learning disabilities, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future given the direct procurement method favouring specialised capabilities. The contract value amounts to £2,602,780 over four years, allowing for potential cost reductions as services optimise through the duration.

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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.. 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.

Procurement Information

This contract is for specialist Health and Social Care Services for Adults with complex needs following an extensive search throughout the UK to find service provision to meet the needs of the individual.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805962
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551573
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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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