---
title: "Temporary Assessment Unit for people with high additional needs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b15"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-16"
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# Temporary Assessment Unit for people with high additional needs

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b15

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for a Temporary Assessment Unit for people with high additional needs, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry (CPV 85000000). This direct award was granted to Cathena HealthCare Limited, situated in Loughton, Essex. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, was signed on 30th August 2024. This process follows a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice due to the absence of alternative suppliers who could meet the service requirements. The geographic focus for this project covers the UKH14 region, ensuring the delivery of essential services within this locality. The contract has a duration of two years, with a possible extension of up to a further two years, signifying Suffolk County Council's strategic focus on future market development within this sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those experienced in providing specialised care to individuals with high additional needs. SMEs, like Cathena HealthCare Limited, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, leveraging their niche expertise to meet stringent service requirements. As part of Suffolk County Council's initiative to explore future opportunities across the sector, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and capacity for scaling their services will find this an advantageous venture. Participation in these contracts not only provides immediate business growth but also fosters long-term relationships with regional authorities, paving the way for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Temporary Assessment Unit for people with high additional needs

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council wishes to direct award a 2 year contract with the option to extend up to a further 2 years to the incumbent supplier Cathena Healthcare Ltd to allow for market development through the life of the contract to explore future opportunities across the sector

### Procurement Information

Market Engagement did not produce any other suppliers currently that can meet the requirements of the service. Market development will be undertaken during the life of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029522-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATHENA HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029522-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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