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Summary, notice description and lot information
Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender update regarding the "Children's Social Care Community Support Rolling Select List," focusing on health and social work services. This procurement is under the Light Touch Regime, compliant with PCR 2015, and involves services in the UKH14 region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an update issued on 7 May 2025.
The main aim is to invite tenders for inclusion on a Rolling Select List of approved providers covering four distinct lots: support for disabled children, general social care support, crisis support, and supervised family time. Changes to the contact email in the tender documents have been noted for clarity. Interested providers should consider the relevant key dates provided in the updated tender documentation, where participants will be notified by the end of the month following their request to participate.
This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses seeking growth in the health and social work services sector, particularly those adept at providing specialised support for children. Businesses that can offer trained personnel and adaptable services in settings such as family homes or emergency care will find this tender highly pertinent. By joining the Rolling Select List, companies are positioned to secure contracts potentially valued at up to £26 million, covering services in lots like crisis intervention and family support.
The procurement method allows providers to join or modify their lot bids annually, enabling adaptability and sustained engagement with Suffolk County Council for ongoing and future needs.
Lot 1 is expected to provide support within a family or residential setting, by staff trained to provide personal care and administer medication. The children may be physically disabled, be neurodivergent, have specific sensory/communication needs, have learning disabilities and/or life limiting illnesses. Please note that the advertised contract value is the potential total value (ex VAT) for all individual orders placed via the Rolling Select List for the initial contract period (1/7/25 - 31/3/27) and the extension period (1/4/27 - 31/3/28).
Lot 2 is expected to proactively support children within their family home, enabling reunification and preventing admission into care. Please note that the advertised contract value is the potential total value (ex VAT) for all individual orders placed via the Rolling Select List for the initial contract period (1/7/25 - 31/3/27) and the extension period (1/4/27 - 31/3/28).
Lot 3 is expected to support children in care at short notice following a placement breakdown (e.g., emergency placement or admissions in to care). The children are likely to have a complex profile of co-occurring need including: criminal exploitation, behavioural and emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, and/or risks to themselves or/and others. The support will take place in a residential setting and may exceed 28 days duration. Please note that the advertised contract value is the potential total value (ex VAT) for all individual orders placed via the Rolling Select List for the initial contract period (1/7/25 - 31/3/27) and the extension period (1/4/27 - 31/3/28).
Lot 4 is expected to provide suitably trained staff to carry out Family Time sessions following Suffolk County Council's Family Time protocols. Please note that the advertised contract value is the potential total value (ex VAT) for all individual orders placed via the Rolling Select List for the initial contract period (1/7/25 - 31/3/27) and the extension period (1/4/27 - 31/3/28).
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