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title: "Market Engagement for Provision of Support at Red Oak Court, Wareham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b6c8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Market Engagement for Provision of Support at Red Oak Court, Wareham

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b6c8

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## Summary

Dorset Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of support at Red Oak Court, a supported living facility in Wareham, Dorset. The procurement falls under the social work and related services category and involves services aimed at individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs. The key event in this procurement process is a market engagement meeting scheduled for 4th December at 11:00am, held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Recorded materials and further information will be available following the meeting. The overall procurement process is classified under the main procurement category of services and is guided by legal frameworks that ensure transparency and fairness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social care and support services. Providers already registered under Lot 9 and 10 of the Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework (DCF2) will have the advantage of early insights into the scope and requirements of this contract. However, new providers also have the chance to register and participate in the forthcoming competitive tender process next year. Businesses with expertise in supported living for individuals with specific needs, such as learning disabilities or mental health issues, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which offers a chance to contribute to meaningful community services while achieving business growth.

## Notice

Red Oak Court is a supported living provision in Wareham, Dorset for those with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs. We invite you to join us at a market engagement meeting on Wednesday 4th December at 11:00am to find out more about our vision for this service and the local area. We will be pleased to hear your thoughts and questions about the service to help us improve the specification for Red Oak and provide the best support for those living there. It will be via a Microsoft Teams event and will be recorded for those who cannot make it. The slides and any 'questions and answers' will be made available on Proactis following the event. For providers who are already registered under Lot 9 and 10 of the Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework (DCF2), this will be an opportunity to hear about our plans for Red Oak in advance of the further competition which will take place next year. For those who are not yet registered, there will still be time for you to do so before the further competition takes place. Please contact us if you would like to attend by emailing adultscommissioningteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk If you cannot attend but would like a copy of the recording, please also email us to express an interest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Red Oak Court is a supported living provision in Wareham, Dorset for those with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs. We invite you to join us at a market engagement meeting on Wednesday 4th December at 11:00am to find out more about our vision for this service and the local area. We will be pleased to hear your thoughts and questions about the service to help us improve the specification for Red Oak and provide the best support for those living there. It will be via a Microsoft Teams event and will be recorded for those who cannot make it. The slides and any 'questions and answers' will be made available on Proactis following the event. For providers who are already registered under Lot 9 and 10 of the Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework (DCF2), this will be an opportunity to hear about our plans for Red Oak in advance of the further competition which will take place next year. For those who are not yet registered, there will still be time for you to do so before the further competition takes place. Please contact us if you would like to attend by emailing adultscommissioningteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk If you cannot attend but would like a copy of the recording, please also email us to express an interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036995-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 11:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036995-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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