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title: "Mental Health Supported Living"
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# Mental Health Supported Living

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b266a1b-729f-4e69-b6bc-1f5614bfb335

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is inviting bids for the provision of Mental Health Supported Living services. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be situated in Ipswich, Suffolk (postal code IP1 2BX). The procurement process is at the Tender stage, following an open procedure (above threshold). The total estimated contract value is £46,614,889.28 (excluding VAT), with a submission deadline of noon on 15th April 2025. Potential bidders must submit clarification questions by 5pm on 14th March 2025. The initial contract period will run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029, with an optional extension of up to 4 years, each phase valued at £23,307,444.64 (excluding VAT).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector to expand their operations through a substantial and long-term contract. The contract’s structure is particularly suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to its clear terms and potential for extension. Businesses that have expertise in mental health supported living and can demonstrate their capability and readiness to meet the detailed requirements of Suffolk County Council will be well-placed to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Mental Health Supported Housing This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS46,614,889.28 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is noon 15th April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 14th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.co.uk Inital Contract period: 1st October 2025 - 30th September 2029, Value: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT Optional extension period of up to 4 years, Value: PS23,307,444.64 exc VAT Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee3973c-4da9-4fe6-ba74-9eb4a3df5838 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,614,889 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 20:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee3973c-4da9-4fe6-ba74-9eb4a3df5838

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee3973c-4da9-4fe6-ba74-9eb4a3df5838
  13th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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