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title: "Recovery College Community Support Service Milton Keynes - AWARD"
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# Recovery College Community Support Service Milton Keynes - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c43f97c-2fe4-49a8-9fc0-63b92948bbcd

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council is currently engaged in the process of awarding a public contract for the provision of a Recovery College Community Support Service targeting individuals aged 18 and above within the borough of Milton Keynes. This service, essential for addressing the social care needs of those experiencing mental distress, is classified under health and social work services and has a total contract value of £486,000 over three years. The formal tender period ended on 20 September 2021, with the contract’s commencement dated 3 February 2022; the contract will conclude on 2 February 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing community support and mental health services. Companies that excel in delivering innovative solutions that foster recovery and well-being for individuals with mental health challenges would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate a progressive approach towards social care may find this tender advantageous, promoting their growth while contributing positively to community health outcomes in Milton Keynes.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Recovery College Community Support Service for people 18 and above living inside the borough of Milton Keynes. 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. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website and selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 19 September 2021 and the deadline for submissions of the tender will be 20 September 2021. 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 and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. The service will support those who are experiencing mental distress which is the primary need for support. This will include those who do not have a mental health diagnosis, as well as those who are already accessing both primary healthcare or specialist mental health services and those with a dual diagnosis. The overall purpose for the service provided is to address the social care needs of those experiencing mental distress and to support their recovery, working with them to develop a meaningful and satisfying life. This may be carried out in a structured or unstructured way, depending on the wishes of the individual. We are looking to work with a provider who can demonstrate and deliver a progressive model of Recovery College Community Support Service which achieves and maintains value for money, and which can meet the outcomes and support needs of our service users in Milton Keynes. The contract will be for three years with the budget of 162,000 GBP per annum, 486,000 GBP for the total contract value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2501b00d-50fd-4687-a265-14423e9be7c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2022 - 2 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 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 | RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2501b00d-50fd-4687-a265-14423e9be7c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2501b00d-50fd-4687-a265-14423e9be7c0
  30th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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