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

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c628df68-487e-44e1-a54f-40d05458348f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Suffolk Sourcing, involved the award of a contract titled "Improving Communications and Engagement between Schools and Parents/Carers." This contract falls under the education industry category and took place in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 11 May 2018. The contract period commenced on 22 June 2018 and is set to end on 21 May 2019, with a total contract value of £70,000 and a minimum value of £35,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the education sector or communication services. By participating in such contracts, these businesses can expand their operations by providing innovative solutions for improving parental engagement in education, which is increasingly essential for enhancing school performance and community involvement.

## Notice

We are looking to commission a provider(s) to trial two different approaches for schools to improve communication with parents and carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87c05b0-00e6-460e-97cf-040ae96eea9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2018 - 21 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69 |
| 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 | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2019 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87c05b0-00e6-460e-97cf-040ae96eea9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87c05b0-00e6-460e-97cf-040ae96eea9d
  24th January 2019 - 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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