---
title: "Consulting Services for development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-13"
---

# Consulting Services for development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5.json)

## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is seeking consulting services for the development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme, under the procurement title "Consulting Services for development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme". This procurement process falls within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £65,000, was awarded following a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2022 and will end on 31st March 2023, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in IT consulting and broadband development services, to engage with public sector projects. Businesses with capabilities in software development, internet service provision, and technical consultancy would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, expanding their market reach and experience in governmental collaborations. With transparency as a priority, interested companies can learn from this procurement process to inform their future bids.

## Notice

Contract Awarded, published here for transparency purposes. Consultancy Agreement for Consulting Services in relation to the development of the Suffolk Broadband Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73a19eb-5918-4420-aaa6-dadf50e4a062 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOUCHSTONE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73a19eb-5918-4420-aaa6-dadf50e4a062

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73a19eb-5918-4420-aaa6-dadf50e4a062
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45148673-079a-4598-afa5-8f83ee4320d5.json.