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LIFT (Low Income Financial Tracker)Project

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 09:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Feb 2026 at 09:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

29 Jan 2026 at 13:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by West Suffolk Council involves a contract titled "LIFT (Low Income Financial Tracker) Project", classified under the services industry in the guidance services category. Located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, this contract has reached the award stage, with a direct procurement method occurring below the competition threshold. The procurement process entails commissioning the Suffolk West Citizens Advice Bureau to create a part-time LiFT Caseworker role. This role will support local residents with guidance and form completion for attendance allowances. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 1 March 2028, marking a key date for suppliers to note.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in public sector services and those with expertise in advocacy and support roles. With the contract awarded to a large-scale VCSE, social enterprises focusing on local government partnerships and community support may find this opportunity appealing as it aligns with providing comprehensive social services. Suppliers with skills in facilitating administrative tasks for residents and involvement in governmental campaigns will be well-suited to collaborate with organisations like West Suffolk Council in future procurements. The emphasis on supportive guidance and comprehensive service delivery presents a growth area for businesses aiming to expand their reach in community-focused services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LIFT (Low Income Financial Tracker)Project

Notice Description

This contract is to commission Citizens Advice West Suffolk to work with us by creating a part-time LiFT Caseworker role that will support the project to ensure that residents requiring additional guidance to complete forms for attendance allowance (or for other future related campaigns) receive a complete service from the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015900-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK WEST CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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