---
title: "Community Family Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0387e7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0387e7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-11-24"
---

# Community Family Support

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0387e7

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is seeking services for the provision of Community Family Support. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves a contract worth GBP 1,900,000 with a contract period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2028, extendable for up to a further 24 months. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 22nd December 2022. This opportunity falls under the services industry category and is open for electronic and written submissions.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for organisations providing welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. Businesses offering social work and related services are well-suited to participate. Suffolk County Council, as the buying organisation, is the regional or local authority overseeing this procurement process. The inclusion of a standstill period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek debriefing before the contract is awarded, ensuring transparency and compliance in the selection process.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Community Family Support . A volunteer led countywide community family support service that can work in all areas of Suffolk. The service will support families both in their homes and in the community, working in partnership with the Family Hubs and delivery will form part of Suffolk County Council's Family Hubs offer across the county. Helping to provide early intervention or prevention family support to the communities. The service will focus on whole family working - including families with mental health concerns / emotional well- being, or additional needs. The service will create a local network of volunteers and befrienders who will provide direct support and interventions with families. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see main description above.

Renewal: The service contract is likely to be retendered subject to funding being available. Please note that this contract is for the period 1st July 2023 till 30th June 2028 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033316-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | £1,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2022 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033316-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk
- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/

## Provenance

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