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title: "Improving Communications and Engagement between Schools and Parents/Carers"
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# Improving Communications and Engagement between Schools and Parents/Carers

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e922edd-c380-421e-b6cd-3d76f1e30244

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing organisation is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Improving Communications and Engagement between Schools and Parents/Carers." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry and is based in Suffolk, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, allowing for a maximum contract value of £70,000, with individual bids not exceeding £35,000. The deadline for bid submissions is 10th May 2018, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 22nd June 2018 and concluding on 21st May 2019.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in innovative approaches aimed at enhancing school-parent communications. Companies that specialise in educational services, communication technologies, or community engagement strategies would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as two providers may be awarded bids simultaneously, thus broadening the potential for successful applicants to contribute to improving educational interactions within their local communities.

## Notice

We are looking to commission a provider(s) to trial two different approaches for schools to improve communication with parents and carers. Additional information: Each bidder is invited to submit up to two bids (approaches). All bids will be evaluated using the same tender evaluation criteria and should respond to the same service specification. For clarity there is potential for two separate providers to be awarded this tender; or for one provider to be awarded both bids. The total contract value is up to PS70,000 with the award of two bids. Apportioned as PS35,000 per bid. Any bids of PS35,000 or over will not be considered. Further information about this tender opportunity can be found at 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/73f1edc3-7ff7-4d8e-9fef-9cdd4ba964d5 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2018 - 21 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1edc3-7ff7-4d8e-9fef-9cdd4ba964d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1edc3-7ff7-4d8e-9fef-9cdd4ba964d5
  13th April 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.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

## Provenance

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