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title: "UoS Youth Social Action Programme- Independent Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e56"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# UoS Youth Social Action Programme- Independent Evaluation

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e56

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Suffolk County Council involves the delivery of an independent evaluation for the Suffolk Youth Social Action Programme. This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically dealing with social research and evaluation consultancy services. Located in Ipswich, Suffolk County Council serves as the buying organisation for this initiative. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with the contract actively engaging the University of Suffolk Ltd as the supplier. The procurement followed a direct method, being below threshold and conducted without competition, which resulted in the contract being signed on 30 March 2026. The evaluation period commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2027, with contract details published on 29 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social research and evaluation services. Organisations with experience in participatory evaluation design, involving youth co-researchers, and conducting comprehensive data analysis and reporting are particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. The engagement of the University of Suffolk Ltd, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the potential for educational institutions and research firms to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Such involvement not only provides financial growth through service delivery but also enhances reputation and expertise within the public procurement landscape, offering a valuable platform for further expansion and service diversification.

## Notice

Independent evaluation delivery for the Suffolk Youth Social Action (YSA) Programme, including participatory evaluation design, youth co-researcher involvement, data collection, analysis and reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039391-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039391-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039391-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://suffolk.gov.uk
- http://ww.uos.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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