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title: "Step Up Step Down Service"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Step Up Step Down Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b484a301-2700-44e1-a720-b194f38d8697

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has issued a tender for the provision of a Step Up Step Down Service. The service is a partnership project generated by Suffolk County Council on behalf of the Integrated Care Board. The council seeks a provider to deliver outreach and building-based services for individuals with learning disabilities, Autism, and mental health conditions. The contract value is £3,544,740.00 (excl. VAT) with a submission deadline of 28th April 2023. Clarification questions should be submitted by 5pm on 14th April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the Health and social work services industry to engage with Suffolk County Council in providing essential support services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open tender procedure, fostering competition and potential business growth in this critical service sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Step Up Step Down Service. This is a partnership service being produced by Suffolk County Council on behalf of the Integrated Care Board. We are looking for a provider to deliver both an outreach and a building-based service for customers with a learning disability and/or Autism and mental health in need of urgent support to avoid their placement breakdown and to avoid admission to hospital. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS3,544,740.00 (including extension period) exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 28th April 2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 14th April 2023 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation of Tender documents can be accessed free of charge via 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/992f6a15-9f83-43bf-8750-7d4a93e7602b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 14:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992f6a15-9f83-43bf-8750-7d4a93e7602b
- 31 Mar 2023 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992f6a15-9f83-43bf-8750-7d4a93e7602b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992f6a15-9f83-43bf-8750-7d4a93e7602b
  31st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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