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Public Health Evidence & Library Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich, has completed the procurement process for the "Public Health Evidence & Library Services" contract, servicing the region of UKH14 in the United Kingdom. The contract aims to provide evidence and library services crucial for the Public Health and Communities Directorate, aiding in decision-making tasks and producing mandatory reports. The procurement method utilised was direct, categorised below the threshold, and executed without competition. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2026 and is active until 31st March 2028, with potential renewal up to March 2030, has been awarded to North East London NHS Foundation Trust on 5th February 2026. The contract is valued at £90,000 with a gross amount of £108,000 in GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in library and archive services, especially those capable of supporting public health initiatives. Since the procurement process involved direct negotiation below the threshold, large-scale organisations with well-established services in the library sector, like North East London NHS Foundation Trust, fit well into such competitive spheres. Companies aiming to expand their clientele in the public health sector or those with strategic partnerships with government bodies can significantly benefit from engaging in such procurements. Collaboration with public authorities like Suffolk County Council could aid businesses in leveraging public exposure and enhancing service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Public Health Evidence & Library Services

Notice Description

Provision of an evidence and library service to support the commissioning and decision-making processes within the Public Health and Communities Directorate, as well as production of the statutory Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and Annual Public Health Report.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046227-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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