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Invitation to Tender - Suffolk Employment Study

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council has issued an invitation to tender for the Suffolk Employment Study, a project aimed at analysing employment across the region on behalf of all Suffolk local authorities. This procurement process falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is located in the region of UKH14, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set at 3 pm on 24 April 2026, while clarifications can be requested up to 17 April 2026. The procurement method is open and involves below-threshold open competition, with electronic submissions allowed. The total estimated contract value is £100,000, with the contract period running from 18 May 2026 to 30 June 2028.

Businesses with expertise in community and social services may find growth opportunities through this tender, particularly those with resources to conduct comprehensive employment studies. Ideal candidates would be organisations capable of demonstrating high-quality service offerings, as the evaluation criteria weigh quality at 70%, with price constituting the remaining 30%. Understanding regional employment challenges and contributing to strategic improvements can help businesses enhance their portfolios and expand their influence in local governance and social development sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Suffolk Employment Study

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Suffolk Employment Study on behalf of all Suffolk local authorities. 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. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 3pm on 24 April, 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 17 April, 2026, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027731-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

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