Tender

Safeguarding and the Law Training

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 15:03

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of "Safeguarding and the Law Training" services, with the procurement focusing on the education and training services industry. Located in Ipswich, the council represents sub-central government authorities in the UK's East region (UKH14). This procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 28th May 2025 at 12 noon, and clarifications to be submitted by 14th May 2025 by 4 pm. The process follows an open procurement method and is considered a below-threshold, light-touch regime. The contract is valued at £10,800, exclusive of VAT, with an option to extend the contract for up to two additional years beyond its initial term of June 2025 to June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by engaging with a public authority. Particularly, businesses specialising in training and educational services are well-positioned to participate, as the contract involves comprehensive training related to safeguarding laws. This opportunity encourages not only business growth but also a platform to build relationships with Suffolk County Council, offering potential future engagements and the benefit of public sector credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safeguarding and the Law Training

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Safeguarding and the Law training. 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 PS10,800 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the quotation is 28th May 2025 at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 14th May 2025 by 4pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The advertised value includes this extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050684
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016602-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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