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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-bafc66aa-e27d-48fd-8bf6-620e48ea918a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk Sourcing, which is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, seeking to enhance communications between schools and parents/carers via a tender titled "Improving Communications and Engagement between Schools and Parents/Carers." The total contract value is up to £70,000, divided equally between potentially two different approaches, with a minimum bid value of £35,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and is being conducted under an open procurement method. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 22nd December 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 23rd December 2018 and run until 21st May 2019. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs), to contribute innovative solutions for school-parent engagement. Companies experienced in communication strategies, educational services, or community outreach would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, successful bidders may not only secure funding but also establish long-term partnerships with local educational institutions, thereby fostering potential growth and further contracting opportunities in the education sector.

## 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/250c826b-6c7a-46a7-a9bf-47500fec7485 |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 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

- 21 Dec 2018 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250c826b-6c7a-46a7-a9bf-47500fec7485
- 2 May 2018 at 10:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250c826b-6c7a-46a7-a9bf-47500fec7485
- 2 May 2018 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250c826b-6c7a-46a7-a9bf-47500fec7485

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250c826b-6c7a-46a7-a9bf-47500fec7485
  21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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