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title: "Carers Support Service - Learning Disability and Neurodivergence Specialist Provider - AWARD"
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# Carers Support Service - Learning Disability and Neurodivergence Specialist Provider - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-045921ea-fb9d-42ad-90c6-f0d57e26a3e6

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Carers Support Service - Learning Disability and Neurodivergence Specialist Provider." The contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically social work services without accommodation, and targets the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed using an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline having been 7th March 2025. The contract, valued at £250,000, has been awarded to Talkback UK Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 2nd June 2025 and ending on 1st June 2028. This concluded process, as of 6th May 2025, marks the completion stage of the procurement lifecycle.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with expertise in supporting carers and individuals with learning disabilities and neurodivergence. The open nature of the procurement process was especially conducive to participation from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on delivering specialised services in the health and social care sector, companies with experience in these areas are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities in the Milton Keynes region as the council continues to seek partnerships that enhance the provision of critical social services.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Carers Support Service - Learning Disability and Neurodivergence Specialist Provider Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon on 7th March 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81c9073-6482-4d35-8fd6-a78f409f6588 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALKBACK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81c9073-6482-4d35-8fd6-a78f409f6588

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81c9073-6482-4d35-8fd6-a78f409f6588
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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