---
title: "Consultancy and support for the Best Start Family Hubs project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06465f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Consultancy and support for the Best Start Family Hubs project

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06465f

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of consultancy and support services for the “Best Start Family Hubs” project. The procurement process, which was carried out using the 'direct' method without competition due to its below threshold value, focused on business and management consultancy services relating to health and social work. The contract, valued at £40,560 gross, was awarded on 2nd September 2025 and is active from that date until 28th February 2026, with a potential extension of up to six months. The services are to be provided within the UK region of UKH14, with the award and contract stages now completed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy industry, particularly those specialising in public sector projects and health and social services, to engage with sub-central government bodies like Suffolk County Council. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on business and management consultancy could especially benefit, as demonstrated by R Watson Ltd., the awarded supplier. Companies looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts can use similar tenders to establish valuable connections and enhance business growth. The project's focus on family hubs opens doors for firms that can offer specialised insights and support in early childhood development services.

## Notice

6 months of consultancy and support for the Best Start Family Hubs project at Suffolk County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009757-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R WATSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009757-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009757-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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