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Suffolk Economy Consultancy

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for consultancy services under the title "Suffolk Economy Consultancy." This initiative aims to support the implementation of Suffolk's Economic Strategies by conducting a comprehensive cluster analysis and feasibility study. The project falls under the market and economic research category, with a CPV classification of 79300000. It is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, executed via a call-off from a YPO framework agreement (Managing Consultancy and Professional Services - 001141). The award phase concluded on 5th June 2025, with the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 31st October 2025. The contract's value is £176,841.02.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in economic research and strategic planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to leverage their expertise in delivering targeted recommendations for sectoral cluster development and growth. Engaging in this project allows businesses to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capacity to contribute to regional economic strategies. Large-scale enterprises, such as the awarded supplier, Reed Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Consultancy+), can also benefit from participating in high-profile regional projects facilitated by established frameworks.

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Notice Title

Suffolk Economy Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy services via YPO framework agreement for Managing Consultancy and Professional Services - 001141 to advance the Suffolk Economic Strategies implementation through a comprehensive cluster analysis and feasibility study to identify, prioritise, and provide actionable recommendations for sectoral cluster development and growth in Suffolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5557bbe7-2f53-4075-a23c-59f785b251c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53ef55e-384f-4de1-a4e3-8294df8689c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,841 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,841 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (TRADING AS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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