Tender

GB-Lowestoft: Consultancy Services to review Citizens Advice Service in East Suffolk

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2020 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk Council is currently seeking a consultant to conduct a review of the Citizens Advice Service in East Suffolk, with the tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Consultancy Services to review Citizens Advice Service in East Suffolk." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically performance review services, and is being conducted under an open procedure. The tender was published on 18 June 2020 and will close on 13 July 2020. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, with a contract period starting from 21 July 2020 and ending on 30 September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services, particularly in performance reviews and organisational assessments. Businesses with experience in local government consultancy or a background in social services will be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate a thorough understanding of community needs and service evaluation methodologies.

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Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Consultancy Services to review Citizens Advice Service in East Suffolk

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council together with Citizens Advice Felixstowe and District, Citizens Advice Leiston, Saxmundham & District and Citizens Advice North East Suffolk are seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake a review of the Citizens Advice Service across East Suffolk. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-664432de-0538-4d17-86ac-776383b50607
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0c3c53-c90f-484b-8932-e38bbbb38547
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

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