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title: "Forward Steps - AWARD"
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# Forward Steps - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3e16b47-06cc-4faa-86bd-578b627d9258

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## Summary

Suffolk Sourcing is seeking bids for the "Forward Steps" contract, valued at £40,000, related to the provision of adult and community learning services. This procurement process is at the Award stage, having concluded a tender that required submissions by 17th August 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2020 and runs until 31st July 2021. This opportunity is available to businesses located within the East of England region, specifically in Suffolk.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education services, especially those specialising in adult learning and community engagement initiatives. Organisations that can effectively cater to educational needs and foster community development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the local focus and the contract's value, smaller, community-oriented enterprises may find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2019/S 068-159908: CD1281u FORWARD STEPS. The Contract will be issued for the value of PS40,000. Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is MONDAY 17TH AUGUST 2020 at 12.00 NOON. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 10TH AUGUST 2020 at 12.00 NOON which must be generated via the correspondence tab within this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514b9ee-e441-4b8b-bf72-f33446313288 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | WEST STOW COUNTRY PARK ( WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2020 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514b9ee-e441-4b8b-bf72-f33446313288

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514b9ee-e441-4b8b-bf72-f33446313288
  9th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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