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

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ad9cc3e-0dd1-4a04-8e60-8583c5a507f2

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the Suffolk Lived Experience Engagement Project (SLEEP), within the research and development services industry category. The project, valued at £35,000 exclusive of VAT, focuses on social research services. Key dates for this tender included the submission deadline on 4th November 2024 and the clarification questions deadline on 21st October 2024. The contract period starts on 1st January 2025 and ends on 30th June 2025. The tender is now in the Award stage, with Lived Expert identified as the supplier for the project. The work will be based in Suffolk, with delivery taking place at IP1 2BX.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given Suffolk County Council's emphasis on inclusivity. The successful completion and award of this contract highlights the potential for growth and collaboration with local government organisations in providing essential public services.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def152e5-7d38-4ba0-8028-bcace64563cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | 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 | LIVED EXPERT |

## 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

- 3 Dec 2024 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def152e5-7d38-4ba0-8028-bcace64563cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def152e5-7d38-4ba0-8028-bcace64563cb
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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