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30 Apr 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council involves the provision of AccessAble Detailed Access Guides, creating, developing, and updating access guides for the region of Suffolk. This service-oriented contract, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000), is in the award stage, having been completed and signed on 1 April 2026, with an active contract period until 31 March 2028. The procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition. The key location for this contract is Ipswich, UK, and the buying organisation's contact can be reached via Procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in accessibility solutions, consultancy, and related research services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like DISABLED ENABLED LIMITED, that can offer expertise in accessibility and inclusion services without requiring an extensive competitive tendering process. The potential contract value of £76,060.95 and the opportunity for a possible 12-month extension provide a stable and predictable revenue stream, making it attractive for companies looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

AccessAble Detailed Access Guides

Notice Description

Creating, developing and updating Access Guides to Suffolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039937-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Postcode Area
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

Disabled Enabled Limited

Further Information

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