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Coming up· published 21 May 2025

Accommodation and Support

Suffolk County Council · Ipswich, East

Suffolk County Council is planning Accommodation and Support. It is a contract for other health and social care in Ipswich.

Source: Find a Tender, published 21 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 07:24

    View notice
  2. 2026

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  3. Next

    2027

    Contract starts

  4. 2032

    Contract ends

    5 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Suffolk County Council is planning Accommodation and Support. It is a contract for other health and social care in Ipswich. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £490,000,000. The contract runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032. It lasts 5 years.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs. Find a Tender published it on 21 May 2025. The notice number is 023524-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-0519a0.

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, has announced plans for a tender titled "Accommodation and Support" in the health and social work services category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage since its latest update on 21st May 2025, with a future notice anticipated by 6th January 2026.

This tender encompasses supported housing services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, specialist behavioural support, and sensory needs. The services are intended for delivery in the UKH14 region, United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers are expected to commence service provision on 1st February 2027, with the initial contract ending on 31st January 2032, and the possibility of renewal extending to 31st January 2034.

The projected procurement value is significant, grossing a potential £588 million, with a net value of £490 million in GBP. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in healthcare and social support services. Organisations equipped with robust service delivery frameworks for long-term support and integration of behavioural and sensory needs support within their service portfolios are ideally positioned to bid for this contract.

The notice in full

Supported Housing for people with a LD and or Autism, Physical Disabilities, Acquired Brain Injury, Specialist Behavioural Support and Sensory needs

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2032 (5 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£490,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
023524-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519a0
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Suffolk County Council is based in Ipswich. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Ipswich
Town
Ipswich
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Electoral ward
Gipping
Constituency
Ipswich
Delivery area
Suffolk CC
Region
East
Sub-region
Ipswich
Area
Suffolk
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Suffolk County Council
Category
Services
Address
Ipswich, IP1 2BX · East · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Accommodation and Support

When will the Accommodation and Support tender open?

Suffolk County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Accommodation and Support contract worth?

The estimated value is £490,000,000. The contract runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032 (5 years).

Who is the buyer for Accommodation and Support?

Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich, East.

How do I bid for Accommodation and Support?

Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

Want help winning this tender?

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.