--- title: "To commission a consultant for public sector procurement in Suffolk" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86a63028-736a-4c67-ba1b-8fe6f36354be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86a63028-736a-4c67-ba1b-8fe6f36354be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86a63028-736a-4c67-ba1b-8fe6f36354be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86a63028-736a-4c67-ba1b-8fe6f36354be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2018-02-06" --- # To commission a consultant for public sector procurement in Suffolk Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86a63028-736a-4c67-ba1b-8fe6f36354be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86a63028-736a-4c67-ba1b-8fe6f36354be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86a63028-736a-4c67-ba1b-8fe6f36354be.json) ## Summary The Suffolk Growth Programme Board, hosted by East Suffolk Councils, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to commission a consultant for public sector procurement in Suffolk. The tender, referenced as IBC/0181, aims to conduct a mapping exercise on existing procurement practices across public sector organisations. The deadline for submissions is set for 12 noon on 21st February 2018, with the opportunity to seek clarification on the tender until 16:00 on 15th February 2018. This open procurement process falls under the category of procurement consultancy services, and the awarded contract is expected to commence on 5th March 2018 and run until 20th June 2018, with delivery addressing the postal code IP1 2DE in Suffolk. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in public sector procurement and project management. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive analysis and advisory services on procurement practices will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The open nature of the tender allows for a diverse range of applicants, enabling SMEs to showcase their capabilities in enhancing public sector efficiency and effectiveness. ## Notice Suffolk Growth Programme Board (which is hosted by the East Suffolk Councils) are currently out to tender for the provision of a consultant to carry out a mapping exercise on current procurement practices and spend across public sector organisations. 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 12 noon on 21st February 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 16:00 on 15th February 2018 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5af17c9-ef75-4502-b1be-d94aeefec12d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 20 Jun 2018 | | 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 2DE | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2018 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5af17c9-ef75-4502-b1be-d94aeefec12d - 6 Feb 2018 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5af17c9-ef75-4502-b1be-d94aeefec12d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5af17c9-ef75-4502-b1be-d94aeefec12d 6th February 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.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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