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title: "Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Urgent Respite Care"
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# Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Urgent Respite Care

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b172d0c-2d8c-4ecf-99f0-3fc2a45d6d27

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Suffolk Sourcing for the contract titled "Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Urgent Respite Care," situated in Suffolk, East of England. This service aims to provide urgent respite care for adults facing learning disabilities and/or autism. As part of the local transformative care pathway, the service addresses situations where standard care is at risk of disruption. The procurement method used is a selective approach via a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender period concluded on 23 November 2017. The contract commenced on 1 July 2018 and is set to expire on 30 June 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social work services, particularly those specialising in care for individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the specifications are tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies that can provide flexible and responsive care solutions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, supporting growth within the health and social work sector.

## Notice

Urgent Respite Care for Adults with Learning disabilities and/or autism. The service is a key part of the local transforming care pathway and will offer urgent respite when someone's normal care is at risk of breaking down. The service will support people with complex needs, including those whose behaviour will challenge the service. The service will provide care and support when someone's usual care and support is unexpectedly unavailable at short notice. Additional information: Selection Questionnaire and associated documentation can be found at 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/43ac0553-8132-4432-8722-315925c227ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2019 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ac0553-8132-4432-8722-315925c227ff
- 24 Oct 2017 at 14:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d4817c8-8006-4101-a598-d812660aa769
- 24 Oct 2017 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d4817c8-8006-4101-a598-d812660aa769

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ac0553-8132-4432-8722-315925c227ff
  28th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d4817c8-8006-4101-a598-d812660aa769
  24th October 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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