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title: "Supported Employment Services for People with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Needs & Physical Disabilities"
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# Supported Employment Services for People with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Needs & Physical Disabilities

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04ecb8a9-d0cc-4105-9861-957b730c469b

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## Summary

Dorset Council is seeking providers for the contract titled "Supported Employment Services for People with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Needs & Physical Disabilities". This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is part of an open procedure and was published on 29 November 2021. The tender period concluded on 12 January 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2022 and extend until 31 March 2025. The project is focused on supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care, vocational training, or employment support services. Companies that specialise in working with individuals who have learning disabilities or mental health needs would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing the potential for community-oriented and impactful business growth through service delivery.

## Notice

Dorset Council invites bids from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Supported Employment Service for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities. Reference: DN548629. People accessing employment is a key area highlighted in national policies such as Valuing People Now, The Autism Act and The Care Act 2014. Dorset Council commissions a range of services for people (adults) living with learning disabilities and mental health issues and physical disabilities and has ambitious plans to commission a service that supports people in a holistic and strengths-based way, creating a clear pathway to employment and meaningful work placements. Historically, people who use Council services have remained NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and longer term this is likely to increase their reliance on funded social care services at a time when Council resources are under increasing pressure. The service is being commissioned primarily for people supported by the Council who are living with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities. However other people with an eligible need may access the service. The Council recognises its duty under the Care Act to ensure employment and volunteering opportunities are available to people with disabilities and other vulnerable adults. The Supported Employment Service will ensure people access and maintain supported employment that is realistic and sustainable; supporting people to achieve economic wellbeing and social inclusion whilst maximising their potential as a person living in Dorset. The service will be sourcing and supporting a variety of work and work-related opportunities for people aged 16+ years with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism and other support needs across Dorset. Tenderers are advised to read the Procurement Document (ITT) fully before preparing and submitting any bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dec70c1-9864-46ff-9d3a-6ba2bb88fb1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PLUSS ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dec70c1-9864-46ff-9d3a-6ba2bb88fb1d
- 29 Nov 2021 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c925bda0-2ba5-4c9e-bc79-6f9afedfe774

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dec70c1-9864-46ff-9d3a-6ba2bb88fb1d
  1st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c925bda0-2ba5-4c9e-bc79-6f9afedfe774
  29th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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