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title: "Understanding Suffolk's Coastal Communities"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-15"
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# Understanding Suffolk's Coastal Communities

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da56b455-154d-400b-b70a-01c1ba834528

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender process named "Understanding Suffolk's Coastal Communities" within the services procurement category. The tender aims to conduct comprehensive research on the health, wellbeing, resilience, and aspirations of Suffolk's Coastal Communities. The deadline for tender submissions is on 21st February 2024 at 12 noon. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £100,000, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st May 2024 to 31st January 2025.

This tender by Suffolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and development services, as well as equal opportunities consultancy services, in the East of England region. Interested parties can access the tender documentation through the Suffolk Sourcing portal. The procurement stage is listed as an open procedure (below threshold), inviting businesses to participate and potentially secure a contract valuable to fostering business growth and development.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of comprehensive research, including the structured review of relevant data, into the health, wellbeing, resilience, and aspirations of Suffolk's Coastal Communities. 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. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS100,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 21st February 2024 at 12noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 7th February 2024 at 12noon which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be access via 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/62cfd1b6-c7d7-4ca1-b894-13f1896efd92 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2024 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cfd1b6-c7d7-4ca1-b894-13f1896efd92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cfd1b6-c7d7-4ca1-b894-13f1896efd92
  15th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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