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title: "Strengthening Professional Competencies"
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# Strengthening Professional Competencies

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c880afd0-5c9b-41ee-b374-ccf1d51c47bf

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently seeking bids for the tender titled "Strengthening Professional Competencies," which falls under the Education and Training Services category. This contract opportunity is based in Ipswich, East of England, with a submission deadline set for 23rd April 2018. Interested parties should submit their clarifications by 13th April 2018 to ensure their inquiries are addressed before the submission deadline. This tender process is classified as an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in enhancing professional competencies and training provision will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could bolster local market presence and foster business growth through collaboration with a key public sector body like Suffolk County Council.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Strengthening Professional Competencies. 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 23rd April 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 13th April 2018 at 5pm 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/d52e3431-307d-4ba2-b754-5f10e45a1536 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| 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 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

- 28 Mar 2018 at 16:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52e3431-307d-4ba2-b754-5f10e45a1536
- 28 Mar 2018 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52e3431-307d-4ba2-b754-5f10e45a1536

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52e3431-307d-4ba2-b754-5f10e45a1536
  28th March 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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