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

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66a186be-bb46-4e4b-8f62-dc94865d35e0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk Sourcing, the buying organisation, which has completed the award of the contract titled "Workforce Development Support Service for the Adult Private, Voluntary & Independent Care Sector". This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total contract value of £750,000. The award was made following an open procurement method, with the tender period having ended on 13th November 2017. The contract is set to commence on 26th February 2018 and will run for three years, concluding on 25th February 2021. The relevant location for delivery is Suffolk, specifically the postal code IP1 2BX.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social care sectors, particularly those providing consultancy, training, or support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this type of contract, given the focus on local partnerships and the support required for the implementation of the LEP Sector Skills Plan. Engaging with this contract can help these businesses expand their clientele and enhance their service offerings within the growing adult care sector.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699d3e2f-810e-41b8-a28f-09a4539cc48f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUFFOLK BROKERAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699d3e2f-810e-41b8-a28f-09a4539cc48f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699d3e2f-810e-41b8-a28f-09a4539cc48f
  7th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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