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Suffolk County Council · Local authority

In brief

Suffolk County Council has announced plans to buy care and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £40,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2028.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 28 bids per contract for this buyer (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

A Framework, Open Framework or Dynamic Market (to be determined) for the provision of Foster Care services on behalf of Suffolk County Council. Please note, we are currently reviewing our options for these services (which could potentially include the use of a new Commission East framework agreement for residential and fostering services).

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 040960-2026

About the buyer

Suffolk County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

80

Awards

40

Suppliers it has used most for care

All tenders and awards from Suffolk County Council

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From notice 040960-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.