--- title: "Residential accommodation for children and young people (CYP) aged 7 years up to age 25 years who have learning disabilities and/or autism and complex behaviours" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030d1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030d1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030d1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030d1b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-20" --- # Residential accommodation for children and young people (CYP) aged 7 years up to age 25 years who have learning disabilities and/or autism and complex behaviours Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030d1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030d1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030d1b.json) ## Summary This public procurement process is initiated by Suffolk County Council, seeking to provide residential accommodation for children and young people (CYP) aged 7 to 25 years who have learning disabilities and/or autism with complex behaviours. The contract, valued at £8,000,000 exclusive of VAT, is structured as an open competitive process with negotiation, under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period closes on 1st March 2022, while the expected contract period runs from 29th August 2022 to 28th August 2026, with the option to extend for an additional 36 months. The services are to be delivered in Ipswich, UK, notably at locations in South West Ipswich and an emergency bed bungalow in Shotley. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in services for children and young people with disabilities. Organisations providing residential care, support services, or social work services are well-positioned to compete. The open nature of the tender allows for broad participation, and the willingness to negotiate terms and pricing will enable potential bidders to tailor their proposals to meet the specific needs of the contracting authority, thus fostering business growth in this sector. ## Notice Residential accommodation for children and young people (CYP) aged 7 years up to age 25 years who have learning disabilities and/or autism and complex behaviours who can no longer be managed within the family home. One home in South West Ipswich (Wherstead) will accommodate up to four children. A second solo Children's home which will come under the same registration is located in an emergency bed bungalow (Shotley). The solo accommodation will be used on an as required basis. The two accommodations will be leased to the service contractor for the period of the contract. The Contract is for the period 29th August2022 - 28th August 2026 with the option to extend for up to 36 months.Tender is advertised as an open with negotiation tender process under the Lighter Touch Regime. Please see the ITT for further information. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This opportunity is available in the "Current Tenders" area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties areinvited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation. Options: Tender is advertised as an open with negotiation tender process under the Lighter Touch Regime. Please seethe ITT for further information. We reserve the right to hold negotiation meetings/negotiations as we considerappropriate after tender submission during the negotiation period. If negotiation is undertaken providers whohave submitted a bid will have the opportunity to submit final offers. As part of the evaluation you will berequired to make available key members of your delivery team who will be responsible for the provision ofthe Contract to demonstrate your understanding and approach as outlined in the Tender and to allow us anopportunity to clarify any aspect of the Tender and (if needed) to negotiate on any one or more of the followingareas:-- price,-- service delivery model,-- contract terms. Renewal: This contract is for the period 29th August 2022 - 28th August 2026 with the option to extend for up to 36 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001666-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | 12 months prior to the end of the contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £8,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 20 Jan 2022 at 01:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001666-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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