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Coming up· published 21 May 2025

Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunies

Suffolk County Council · Ipswich, East

Suffolk County Council is planning Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunies. It is a contract for other health and social care in Ipswich.

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Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 10:03

    View notice

  2. Next

    2027

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  3. 2027

    Contract starts

  4. 2032

    Contract ends

    5 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Suffolk County Council is planning Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunies. It is a contract for other health and social care in Ipswich. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £105,000,000. The contract runs from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2032. It lasts 5 years. The tender notice is expected around 1 February 2027.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 21 May 2025. The notice number is 023683-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-051a19.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Suffolk County Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the UK, is currently in the planning phase. The procurement falls under the services category, with a light-touch regime applicable.

With an estimated gross contract value of £180 million, the formal communication regarding the tender is expected on 1 February 2027, leading to a contract period from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2032, potentially extending to 31 October 2034. This tender offers opportunities primarily in the UKH14 region (East of England), with the procurement method centred around planned procurement processes.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who specialise in delivering health and social work services.

The notice in full

Provision of Day Opportunities across Suffolk for Older People and Working Age Adults.

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
1 Nov 2027 to 31 Oct 2032 (5 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£105,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
023683-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a19
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Suffolk County Council is based in Ipswich. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Ipswich
Town
Ipswich
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Electoral ward
Gipping
Constituency
Ipswich
Delivery area
Suffolk CC
Region
East
Sub-region
Ipswich
Area
Suffolk
Country
England
04

Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Suffolk County Council
Category
Services
Address
Ipswich, IP1 2BX · East · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunies

When will the Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunies tender open?

Suffolk County Council's notice expects the tender to be published around 1 February 2027. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunies contract worth?

The estimated value is £105,000,000. The contract runs from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2032 (5 years).

Who is the buyer for Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunies?

Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich, East.

How do I bid for Day, Evening and Weekend Opportunies?

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.
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