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title: "Suffolk Lived Experience Engagement Project (SLEEP)"
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# Suffolk Lived Experience Engagement Project (SLEEP)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23af65cc-7b79-4e24-ba3f-ce53e3e0daaf

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is inviting tenders for the Suffolk Lived Experience Engagement Project (SLEEP), targeting the research, development, and consultancy services sector, which also spans health and social work services. The project is situated in Suffolk, specifically at IP1 2BX, and follows an open procurement method. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a key deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 4th November 2024. Businesses are advised that clarification questions must be submitted by 12 noon on 21st October 2024. The contract, valued at £35,000 (exclusive of VAT), is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social research and health-related services. Successful respondents will have the chance to contribute to and develop expertise in innovative community engagement projects. Businesses with a strong background in research and social services would be ideal contenders, benefitting from the potential to expand their portfolio with high-impact public sector engagements.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Suffolk Lived Experience Engagement Project (SLEEP) 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. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS35,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 4th November 2024 @ 12noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 21st October 2024 @ 12noon which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation to Quote documents can be access 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/44d1d2a2-4d51-499f-a528-04fc6c91a859 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d1d2a2-4d51-499f-a528-04fc6c91a859

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d1d2a2-4d51-499f-a528-04fc6c91a859
  14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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