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title: "Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Peer Support / Walk-in Advice, Guidance, and Brief Support - AWARD"
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# Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Peer Support / Walk-in Advice, Guidance, and Brief Support - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0feac5fb-3425-4b18-ae07-a9fe0a1f7d0b

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Suffolk Sourcing, focusing on the provision of "Adult Care Services" aimed at supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. This contract, valued at £1,050,000, covers a countywide service that offers information, peer support, and guidance from accessible locations in the East of England, specifically in Lowestoft. The tender was awarded on 13 April 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2018 and running through to 30 June 2021. Notably, the tender submission deadline was set for 12 March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social work and related services, particularly those with experience in disability support and community service provision. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages partnership bids and potential match funding to enhance the service. The successful provider will also need to manage a physical space for drop-in services, further highlighting the requirement for businesses with facility management capabilities.

## Notice

For Adults with Learning disabilities and/or autism: this will be a countywide service offering information and light touch support in accessible locations across the county. The service will also support peer networks and peer support. The Council will welcome partnership bids. There is an expectation that the successful provider will seek match funding from other sources to enhance and develop the service The successful bidder will be required to enter into a lease with the County Council for a drop in space in the Lowestoft area Tender Submission deadline: Monday 12 March 2018 at 10.00am

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc61130-6fe2-4290-880a-9e7d69c0a519 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,050,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REALISE FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc61130-6fe2-4290-880a-9e7d69c0a519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc61130-6fe2-4290-880a-9e7d69c0a519
  2nd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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