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title: "Workforce Development Support Service for the Adult Private, Voluntary & Independent Care Sector"
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# Workforce Development Support Service for the Adult Private, Voluntary & Independent Care Sector

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10335ba4-49e7-43ae-8d7e-5b7fce128d80

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing organisation is currently conducting a tender for the "Workforce Development Support Service for the Adult Private, Voluntary & Independent Care Sector," which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with applications closing on 13th November 2017. The contract, valued at £750,000 and supported by grant funding, will commence on 26th February 2018 and last until 25th February 2021. Bids can be submitted from businesses based in the East of England, specifically those around Ipswich (postcode IP1 2BX).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations in the health and social care sector. Companies that provide training, guidance, or consultancy services aligned with workforce development and skills training will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with Suffolk Sourcing, businesses can not only contribute to local care sector improvements but also establish long-term partnerships within this growing industry.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is to provide an information, advice and guidance service to the Private, Voluntary and Independent health and social care sector and to work with local partners to support the implementation of the LEP Sector Skills Plan Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Funding Description Grant Funding Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0056e1-d7fa-4a62-9f24-220b172eb606 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 25 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2017 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0056e1-d7fa-4a62-9f24-220b172eb606

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0056e1-d7fa-4a62-9f24-220b172eb606
  11th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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