Tender

Community Family Support

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2022 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is seeking services for the provision of Community Family Support. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves a contract worth GBP 1,900,000 with a contract period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2028, extendable for up to a further 24 months. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 22nd December 2022. This opportunity falls under the services industry category and is open for electronic and written submissions.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for organisations providing welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. Businesses offering social work and related services are well-suited to participate. Suffolk County Council, as the buying organisation, is the regional or local authority overseeing this procurement process. The inclusion of a standstill period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek debriefing before the contract is awarded, ensuring transparency and compliance in the selection process.

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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. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see main description above.

Renewal: The service contract is likely to be retendered subject to funding being available. Please note that this contract is for the period 1st July 2023 till 30th June 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033316-2022
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
Not specified
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
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473264490

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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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