---
title: "Short Term Enablement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0596c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-09"
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# Short Term Enablement

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0596c2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, has completed a direct award contract for the "Short Term Enablement" service, which targets people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and is governed by the "light touch" regime. The contract, awarded to LEADING LIVES LIMITED, commences on 30th September 2025 and concludes on 29th September 2027, with potential extensions up to 29th September 2029. This award stage, announced on 9th September 2025, underscores Suffolk County Council's commitment to sustaining and evaluating its Tier 2 Services amidst local government reviews, providing essential continuity of care to its residents. The contract value is approximately £3,368,256 gross, with opportunities for renewal if required.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those with expertise in working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Companies similar to LEADING LIVES LIMITED, which value social impact and service continuity, would be well-suited to compete, especially given the locality focus on Ipswich within the UKH14 region. The direct award process suggests businesses with established reputations and the ability to deliver immediate results may have an advantage. With strategic scouting and forming synergies with sub-central government bodies, companies can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio and market presence in the public health and social care sectors.

## Notice

To direct award a contract to Leading Lives for delivery of the Short Term Enablement (STE) service for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism (LD & A) for 2 years from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2027, with an option to extend for a further two years to 29th September 2029

### Procurement Information

Suffolk County Council are reviewing the strategic vision and direct for Tier 2 Services for which Short Term Enablement is included. Suffolk is part of the Local Government Review, and this will also impact the future direction of Tier 2 services. A direct award to the incumbent will allow for this review and the continuity of services to customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055051-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,806,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEADING LIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 13:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055051-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055048-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055051-2025
  9th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055048-2025
  9th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leadinglives.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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