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title: "Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Day, Evening, Weekend and Planned Breaks Framework 1st Opening - AWARD"
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# Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Day, Evening, Weekend and Planned Breaks Framework 1st Opening - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e46d9751-6bf9-41c9-8b90-15661a92815e

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council, through Suffolk Sourcing, has recently completed the procurement process for the 'Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Day, Evening, Weekend and Planned Breaks Framework'. This process is classified under social work and related services and was conducted using an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2019 and will run until 30th June 2023. Key dates included the tender submission deadline of 16th November 2018 and a clarification deadline of 2nd November 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the social care and community support sector, particularly those specialised in services for individuals with learning disabilities. With a range of services outlined, including day and weekend care, businesses such as care homes, community workshops, and support service providers would be well-positioned to compete for any future openings under this framework. The engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, making this a potentially lucrative avenue for growth in the sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the first opening of the Framework for Adult Care Services, Learning Disabilities, Day, Evening, Weekend and Planned Breaks Framework Reopening. The deadline for submission of tenders is 16th November 2018. Bids submitted after this time will not be permitted and therefore not accepted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2nd November at 5.30pm. Clarifications sent after this time will not be answered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d4a5a7-9ec6-4d2b-9865-eb44ce212aa9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 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 | 19 |
| Supplier names | BEST BUDDIES CARE; CAFE 66; CEPHAS CARE; CLINKS CARE FARM; COMMUNITY WORKSHOP; DEBEN COMMUNITY FARM; GREEN LIGHT TRUST; INVOLVE ACTIVE; NOISE SOLUTION; PAPWORTH TRUST; ROSEBERRY COTTAGE ENTERPRISE; SUNSET BARN CARE FARM; THE BRIDGE PROJECT; THE CENTRE (BURY ST EDMUNDS; THE CENTRE FOR CARE LTD T/A NEW SKILL CENTRE; THE OTIUM CENTRE; THERA EAST; WELLBEING CARE; WOT'S UP IPSWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2019 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d4a5a7-9ec6-4d2b-9865-eb44ce212aa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d4a5a7-9ec6-4d2b-9865-eb44ce212aa9
  4th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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