Planning

Community Support Framework

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 10:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is planning to initiate a public procurement process titled "Community Support Framework" aimed at providing Community Support Services for adults within the region. The tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, with a planned contract period from 1st October 2027 to 30th September 2029. It employs an open procedure procurement method, guaranteeing opportunities for wide participation. The estimated gross value of the contract is GBP 12 million, and it will primarily be executed in the UKH1 region. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date set for 1st January 2027.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community support, health, and social services, particularly those capable of forming part of a framework agreement. The open procurement method favours entities with robust service delivery capabilities, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this contract can enhance business portfolios and regional influence, promoting long-term sustainable development within Suffolk. Businesses with experience in handling substantial public sector contracts and those with innovative service solutions in social care and health services would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Support Framework

Notice Description

Framework to offer Community Support Services for Adults in Suffolk County Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06956f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042886-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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