Awarded contract

Dual placement (2-bed) residential children's home for Suffolk children in care aged 12-17 years including those aged 17 years

Details

Value
£3,500,000
Duration
3 years
Topic
Health and social work services
Published
9 September 2026

Tender description

Suffolk County Council are intending to award a contract for the provision of children's care home services at a Dual placement (2-bed) residential children's home for Suffolk children in care aged 12-17 years including those aged 17 years. This opportunity was available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal. Interested parties were invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The value detailed in the notice represents the maximum estimated spend for the life of the contract (including the optional extension period), it does not represent a guaranteed level of spend under the contract. The VAT included is 20% Standard Rate however in some circumstances VAT may be exempt or chargeable at a different rate. ## Contract award Title: Dual placement (2-bed) residential children's home for Suffolk children in care aged 12-17 years including those aged 17 years

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published9 September 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date9 September 2026
  3. Next: Contract expiry date28 February 2029in 2 years

About the buyer

Suffolk County Council is a local authority procuring under the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers find and bid for its opportunities through Suffolk Sourcing, a portal it has shared with Suffolk's district and borough councils since 2010. Many contracts are let through frameworks, pre-approved supplier lists awarded competitively or, where permitted, by direct award. Dynamic purchasing systems cover Adult and Community Learning and Passenger Transport Services, open to new suppliers at any time. From April 2026, suppliers awarded below-threshold contracts must register on the Central Digital Platform. Suppliers are also expected to add value to the local economy, the Suffolk pound.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Suffolk County Council's contract awards have been in transport services, education and training and health and social work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 85000000 · Health and social work services

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