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Independent Complaints Investigators

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Independent Complaints Investigators" was conducted by Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the public authority's need for services related to statutory audit functions, specifically under the category of services. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, having been completed with a contract award to RRC (RRCONSULTANCY) LTD on 2nd December 2025. The procurement used a direct method below threshold without competition, reflecting a streamlined approach. The contract will be active until 1st December 2026, with the potential for a 12-month extension. The total value of the contract is up to £120,000, covering the UKH14 region in the UK.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in statutory audit services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like RRC (RRCONSULTANCY) LTD, which was awarded the contract. Firms with expertise in legal or regulatory audit functions could benefit significantly, with the potential for growth through direct engagements with local government bodies. The renewal option on the contract suggests a stable, ongoing demand for these services, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their client base in the public sector within the UK, particularly in the East of England region.

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Notice Title

Independent Complaints Investigators

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council required procurement of Independent Complaints Investigators services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039943-2026
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


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 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

RRC (RRCONSULTANCY

Further Information

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