Tender

Community Family Support

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Nov 2022 at 23:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has issued a tender for the provision of Community Family Support, a volunteer-led service focusing on whole family working and early intervention/prevention support in Suffolk. The tender deadline for submissions is Thursday 22nd December 2022, with the deadline for clarification questions set for Thursday 8th December 2022. This open procedure tender aims to create opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category.

This opportunity, offered by Suffolk County Council, invites businesses to compete for a contract worth £1,900,000 exclusive of VAT. The tender, compliant with the Light Touch Regime, requires interested parties to express their interest to access the tender documentation. Businesses well-suited for this tender would have experience in providing social work and welfare services, with the ability to operate effectively in Suffolk and deliver family support services in both urban and rural areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Family Support

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Community Family Support . A volunteer led countywide community family support service that can work in all areas of Suffolk, from the large towns to the small rural areas of Suffolk. The service will support families both in their homes and in the community, working in partnership with the Family Hubs and delivery will form part of Suffolk County Council's Family Hubs offer across the county. Helping to provide early intervention or prevention family support to the communities. The service will focus on whole family working - including families with mental health concerns / emotional well- being, or additional needs. The service will create a local network of volunteers and befrienders who will provide direct support and interventions with families. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS1,900,000 exclusive of VAT. This is a open with negotiation tender, compliant with the Light Touch Regime, for further information please see the ITT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Thursday 22nd December. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Thursday 8th December 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Thursday 22nd December. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Thursday 8th December 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd20bfa-8fa0-46ec-b4a2-f0b05cca50de
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
SUFFOLK
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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