Award

East Suffolk Council Tenant Census

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 12:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "East Suffolk Council Tenant Census" has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Acuity Research & Practice Ltd. The project, initiated by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council, falls under the category of research consultancy services. This tender, conducted through a limited competitive quotation process below the threshold, is set to be carried out in the East of England. The contract period commenced on 14th July 2025 and will continue until 14th January 2026, with a contract value of £24,879.84 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in research consultancy. Businesses that are agile and possess the capability to execute detailed field surveys and data analysis in the East of England would find this project well aligned with their expertise. Participating in such public procurement contracts can enhance visibility and lead to future opportunities for companies looking to expand within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Suffolk Council Tenant Census

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a8cb88b-39a4-4b49-9302-b6bd37f8012e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c018bed8-a6e4-492c-be4f-1b9477143416
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,879 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,879 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
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
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUITY RESEARCH & PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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