--- title: "Improving Communications and Engagement between Schools and Parents" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e20ed0c1-8276-4d9c-a8b7-2ca07b8001fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e20ed0c1-8276-4d9c-a8b7-2ca07b8001fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e20ed0c1-8276-4d9c-a8b7-2ca07b8001fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e20ed0c1-8276-4d9c-a8b7-2ca07b8001fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2018-04-19" --- # Improving Communications and Engagement between Schools and Parents Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e20ed0c1-8276-4d9c-a8b7-2ca07b8001fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e20ed0c1-8276-4d9c-a8b7-2ca07b8001fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e20ed0c1-8276-4d9c-a8b7-2ca07b8001fb.json) ## Summary The Suffolk Sourcing Authority is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Improving Communications and Engagement between Schools and Parents". This procurement falls under the education and training services category. The procurement is at the active tender stage, and submissions must be completed by 23rd April 2018, with clarification questions accepted until 13th April 2018. The anticipated contract duration spans from 1st June 2018 to 31st May 2019, with the provision being organised under an open procedure, specifically designed for contracts below threshold values. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services, communication solutions, or community engagement strategies. Businesses capable of enhancing interactions between educational institutions and parents through innovative communication tools or methodologies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this process could not only bolster the business's portfolio but also contribute positively to educational outcomes in the community. ## Notice Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Improving Communications and Engagements between Schools and Parents. 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 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/40c16a9c-d277-43f8-a8b1-056d3643fc2a | | 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 | 19 Apr 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 | Cancelled | | 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 - 19 Apr 2018 at 09:51 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c16a9c-d277-43f8-a8b1-056d3643fc2a - 28 Mar 2018 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91bb74-0fe7-4794-8314-80ee19bbacbf - 28 Mar 2018 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91bb74-0fe7-4794-8314-80ee19bbacbf - 28 Mar 2018 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91bb74-0fe7-4794-8314-80ee19bbacbf - 28 Mar 2018 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91bb74-0fe7-4794-8314-80ee19bbacbf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c16a9c-d277-43f8-a8b1-056d3643fc2a 19th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91bb74-0fe7-4794-8314-80ee19bbacbf 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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