---
title: "Community Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06956f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06956f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Community Support Framework

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06956f

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is planning to initiate a public procurement process titled "Community Support Framework" aimed at providing Community Support Services for adults within the region. The tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, with a planned contract period from 1st October 2027 to 30th September 2029. It employs an open procedure procurement method, guaranteeing opportunities for wide participation. The estimated gross value of the contract is GBP 12 million, and it will primarily be executed in the UKH1 region. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date set for 1st January 2027.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community support, health, and social services, particularly those capable of forming part of a framework agreement. The open procurement method favours entities with robust service delivery capabilities, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this contract can enhance business portfolios and regional influence, promoting long-term sustainable development within Suffolk. Businesses with experience in handling substantial public sector contracts and those with innovative service solutions in social care and health services would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

Framework to offer Community Support Services for Adults in Suffolk County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042886-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 10:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042886-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042886-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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