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title: "Countywide Suffolk Care Staffing Provision to Cover Crisis and Business Continuity Situations (Crisis Care)"
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# Countywide Suffolk Care Staffing Provision to Cover Crisis and Business Continuity Situations (Crisis Care)

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dffcb67-5dee-4b74-a672-a3275de5a3c3

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## Summary

Suffolk Sourcing is currently administering a public procurement process for the "Countywide Suffolk Care Staffing Provision to Cover Crisis and Business Continuity Situations (Crisis Care)" in the health and social work services sector. The tender is at the active stage and is open for submissions until 21st September 2018 at 12 noon, following the deadline for clarification questions on 12th September 2018 at 5pm. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2018 and will run for a duration of four years, concluding on 31st October 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest through the Suffolk sourcing portal to access tender documentation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social care and staffing sectors, particularly those that specialise in crisis care and emergency staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can effectively compete, given the emphasis on their participation. Companies that possess the capability to provide qualified staff swiftly and efficiently in response to urgent care needs would be particularly well-suited for this contract, enabling them to contribute to essential public services while expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Countywide Suffolk Care Staffing Provision to Cover Crisis and Business Continuity Situations (Crisis Care). This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Friday 21st September 2018 at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is Wednesday 12th September 2018 at 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation to tender documentation can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f632f1-34b1-4798-9227-62fdb2dbf3a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 23 Aug 2018 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f632f1-34b1-4798-9227-62fdb2dbf3a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f632f1-34b1-4798-9227-62fdb2dbf3a0
  23rd August 2018 - 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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