Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0c-03cb-725e-99a2-b4841463ae16/step-upstep-down-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Step Up/Step Down Service [Blackpool Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackpool-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £2,500,000 Published 18 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 22 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide specialist care and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, who display behaviour that challenges, including those with a mental health condition, following an inpatient stay. The Council has developed a suitable property within Blackpool, with the intention of establishing a step up/step down service for up to four people with a learning disability and/or autism who are currently placed out of area in either low secure or specialist placements. This facility will offer individuals appropriate levels of care or therapeutic support to enable them to live well and access their local communities. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 27 November 2017 to 26 November 2019, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of three years (2 + 1 years) (subject to contract review and budget availability). The procurement is conducted under the arrangements for Light Touch procurements. It is a restricted 2 stage process, which has included principles from the negotiated procedure, in that suppliers may be invited to submit a final tender. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/349ad900-2408-43a9-bb3a-87529af30eff) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Blackpool Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackpool-council) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [Gastroenterologist services – Tähystystutkimukset (colonoskopia ja gastroskopia) SOITE · Sansia Oy · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b15-7339-9939-1b14de6c3eb3/finland-gastroenterologist-services-tahystystutkimukset-colonoskopia-ja-gas) [Ambulance services – Contratación de servicios de transporte sanitario terrestre mediante ambulancias Clase A Tipo B y Tipo C para las zonas de La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma, Fuerteventura y Lanzarote. · Gerencia de Gestión de Servicios para la Salud y Seguridad en Canarias, S.A. · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ced3-712b-ad8d-dc313d6b63e4/spain-ambulance-services-contratacion-de-servicios-de-transporte-sanitario-t) [Social work services with accommodation – servizio DI gestione DI DUE comunità alloggio DI BASE PER persone CON patologia psichiatrica seguite DAL DSM dell’azienda ULSS 8 berica · Azienda ULSS n. 8 Berica · 40 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-94d4-735d-bc39-2d8b65976651/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-servizio-di-gestione-di-due-co) [Social services – Garantie d'activité départementale · Departement de L'aude - CD11 · 23 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21a4-7316-9f81-3a2021a97638/france-social-services-garantie-dactivite-departementale) [Health and social work services – DOA.2610.3.2026. Świadczenie usług opiekuńczych na rzecz mieszkanców Legnicy · Gmina Legnica · 15 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6631-72be-8950-1447bd5131bd/poland-health-and-social-work-services-doa261032026-swiadczenie-uslug-op) [Social work services with accommodation – procedura aperta PER l’affidamento DI servizi integrati – global service - PER la gestione delle attività socio-assistenziale E alberghiere rivolte AGLI ospiti della RSA E del CDI istituto de rodolfi, nonché I servizi esterni quali trasporto agevolato, SAD, ADI, RSA aperta PER UN periodo DI ANNI TRE ED eventuale proroga DI MESI SEI. · Centrale di Committenza Garlasco per conto dei – A.S.M.V. – Azienda Speciale Multiservizi Vigevano · 23 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0bc7-7342-826d-ffda784238cd/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-procedura-aperta-per-laffidam)