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title: "Strengthening Professional Competencies"
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# Strengthening Professional Competencies

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6c87259-21ec-4dcd-b88b-4c147f8af38e

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Strengthening Professional Competencies," aimed at providing education and training services. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd April 2018. Clarification questions can be submitted until 13th April 2018. Interested applicants are encouraged to express their interest to access further tender documentation. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding environment for various suppliers in the East of England, UK, specifically at the Ipswich location, postal code IP1 2BX.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector. Companies that specialise in professional development, vocational training, or consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Notably, the procurement caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a platform for a diverse range of providers to contribute to the enhancement of professional competencies in the region.

## 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/2b94f9b3-c716-4a26-8f48-5dfd0bad4776 |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Dec 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

- 24 Dec 2018 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b94f9b3-c716-4a26-8f48-5dfd0bad4776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b94f9b3-c716-4a26-8f48-5dfd0bad4776
  24th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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