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title: "Open Framework Agreement for Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Day, Evening, Weekend and Planned Breaks"
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# Open Framework Agreement for Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Day, Evening, Weekend and Planned Breaks

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fd64f7b-aae1-45a5-99cf-3f01f6079df7

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing authority is currently managing an open tender for an Open Framework Agreement aimed at providing Adult Care Services, specifically for those with Learning Disabilities, covering Day, Evening, Weekend opportunities, and Planned Breaks. This procurement falls within the social work category, running from 2 July 2018 until 30 June 2023. Interested bidders can submit applications as the tender is open continuously since its reopening on 23 May 2019, and the current contract period for awarded contracts extends to 30 June 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand in the social services sector. Businesses that specialise in adult care, support services, or developmental programmes for individuals with learning disabilities would find this framework particularly relevant. Engaging with this procurement process can foster new partnerships and enhance service delivery capabilities within the East of England region.

## Notice

Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Preparation for Work, Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunities and Planned Breaks for Adults with Learning Disabilities. The Framework Agreement began operating on 2 July 2018 and will run for a period of 5 years to 30 June 2023. The Framework will reopen on 23 May 2019 and will be continually open for bidders to apply using and following the guidance in the documentation attached. Each contract awarded will run to the 30 June 2023 and not for a 5-year period as per the Framework length Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8e501-f570-4290-bf1e-ef60f15919c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 2 Jul 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8e501-f570-4290-bf1e-ef60f15919c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e8e501-f570-4290-bf1e-ef60f15919c4
  23rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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