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Consultancy and support for the Best Start Family Hubs project

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of consultancy and support services for the “Best Start Family Hubs” project. The procurement process, which was carried out using the 'direct' method without competition due to its below threshold value, focused on business and management consultancy services relating to health and social work. The contract, valued at £40,560 gross, was awarded on 2nd September 2025 and is active from that date until 28th February 2026, with a potential extension of up to six months. The services are to be provided within the UK region of UKH14, with the award and contract stages now completed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy industry, particularly those specialising in public sector projects and health and social services, to engage with sub-central government bodies like Suffolk County Council. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on business and management consultancy could especially benefit, as demonstrated by R Watson Ltd., the awarded supplier. Companies looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts can use similar tenders to establish valuable connections and enhance business growth. The project's focus on family hubs opens doors for firms that can offer specialised insights and support in early childhood development services.

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Notice Title

Consultancy and support for the Best Start Family Hubs project

Notice Description

6 months of consultancy and support for the Best Start Family Hubs project at Suffolk County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06465f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009757-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

R WATSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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