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Consultancy Contract - Strategic SEND Coproduction Partner

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2025 at 08:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a consultancy contract for a Strategic SEND Coproduction Partner, aimed at supporting the council in strategic engagement and coproduction for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. The contract, identified as DR072, falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV 79411000) and is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. The procurement followed a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 28th March 2025 and has a duration of one year, with an optional extension of six months, starting from 28th March 2025 to 27th March 2026.

This consultancy contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and strategic coproduction in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in SEND. Companies with a strong track record in providing targeted consultancy services that aid local authorities can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation within the public sector. The awarded company, Sophie Martin Consulting, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities, given its capacity and previous work with significant public sector stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Contract - Strategic SEND Coproduction Partner

Notice Description

One year consultancy contract for a Strategic SEND Coproduction Partner, with an optional 6-month extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050212
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014812-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOPHIE MARTIN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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