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04 Mar 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) involves the contracting of Ipswich Citizens Advice for the provision of community health services. This tender, under the title "REACT Advice and Support Coordination Workers," falls within the services industry category and is aimed at delivering advice and support services within the health domain. The contract, valued at £119,607 per annum, spans from the 1st of January 2026 to the 30th of September 2027, with services located in Ipswich, Suffolk. The process is currently in the award stage, completed using the limited procurement method known as the Direct Award Process C, without prior publication. The intent to award notice was initially published on the 19th of December 2025.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services to grow by fulfilling contracts that support local communities. Organisations like Ipswich Citizens Advice, which already possess the requisite expertise in providing community health services, are well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on advice and support services aligns with the skill set of large-scale suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive community health programmes. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to cement their reputation and expand their reach within the region, particularly in areas covered by ESNEFT, thereby fostering growth in the healthcare advisory sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

REACT Advice and support coordination workers

Notice Description

An award has been made following Direct Award Process C. Intend to Award REACT Advice and support coordination workers, Ipswich Citizens Advice. Reference: ESNEFT3037 Notice was published on 19th December 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

An award has been made following Direct Award Process C.

Procurement Information

Direct Award Process C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019455-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,712 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ipswich Citizens Advice

Further Information

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