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title: "Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Short Term Enablement"
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# Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Short Term Enablement

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9afd992b-27c0-40dc-8f71-627fda343b37

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing authority is currently engaged in a tender process for the provision of Adult Care Services, specifically for Short Term Enablement Services targeted at adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with the tender period closing on 4 January 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2018 and run until 31 March 2020. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure due to being above threshold, and the service will be delivered in the East of England, specifically Ipswich, Suffolk.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in care and social services, particularly those equipped to provide short-term enabling support and skill development for individuals with learning disabilities or autism. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in collaborative service provision and can demonstrate a capacity for innovative service delivery would be particularly suited for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could lead to significant partnerships with the County Council and enhance service offerings in a growing sector.

## Notice

The Council is currently out to tender for Short Term Enablement Services for Adults with Learning disabilities and/or autism. The service will provide both planned and urgent short term enabling support and will therefore support people with planned skill development and provide support to people to resolve short term issues and challenges. Providers will work in partnership with the County Council over the life of the contract to explore and develop the service model, including working in partnership with other commissioned service providers and work collaboratively to design the future service requirement for short term support for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health problems and other needs. The deadline for the Selection Questionnaire is Thursday 4 January 2018. Additional information: Further information about this tender opportunity and the Selection Questionnaire documentation can be found at www.suffolksourcing.ukThis opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcaef7cc-a9af-4536-b418-e6e76fad7655 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | 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 | THIS NOTICE WAS NOT AWARDED TO A SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2019 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcaef7cc-a9af-4536-b418-e6e76fad7655
- 24 Nov 2017 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e239ec2a-d32f-4d79-9a99-da9ed5e3d555

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcaef7cc-a9af-4536-b418-e6e76fad7655
  28th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e239ec2a-d32f-4d79-9a99-da9ed5e3d555
  24th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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