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UoS Youth Social Action Programme- Independent Evaluation

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Suffolk County Council involves the delivery of an independent evaluation for the Suffolk Youth Social Action Programme. This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically dealing with social research and evaluation consultancy services. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk County Council serves as the buying organisation for this initiative. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with the contract actively engaging the University of Suffolk Ltd as the supplier. The procurement followed a direct method, being below threshold and conducted without competition, which resulted in the contract being signed on 30 March 2026. The evaluation period commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2027, with contract details published on 29 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social research and evaluation services. Organisations with experience in participatory evaluation design, involving youth co-researchers, and conducting comprehensive data analysis and reporting are particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. The engagement of the University of Suffolk Ltd, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the potential for educational institutions and research firms to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Such involvement not only provides financial growth through service delivery but also enhances reputation and expertise within the public procurement landscape, offering a valuable platform for further expansion and service diversification.

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Notice Title

UoS Youth Social Action Programme- Independent Evaluation

Notice Description

Independent evaluation delivery for the Suffolk Youth Social Action (YSA) Programme, including participatory evaluation design, youth co-researcher involvement, data collection, analysis and reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039391-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
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

UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK

Further Information

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