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Babergh District Council (BDC) and Mid-Suffolk District Council (MSDC) wishes to appoint a service provider(s) to deliver help & support to young people to make connections with their communities, improve their wellbeing, to build positive and reliable relationships and to learn career and life skills for achieving their goals by providing a link worker provision in schools to maximise the number of young people accessing the community services and support they need. The requirement can be divided into 4 lots, and service providers are permitted to bid on one, two, three or all lots available. There will be one lot for a Babergh High School and three for Mid Suffolk High Schools. This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 13 February 2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 27 January 2023 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Mid Suffolk District Council is seeking quotations for the provision of Roof works, 11 Market Place Stowmarket Further details can be found in the 'My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for quotation submissions is 1200hrs 12 April 2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1200hrs 29 March 2023 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

1.1. This specification details the design, installation and operational performance of a Warden Call communication system specifically designed for installation in accommodation occupied by elderly tenants in Mid Suffolk District Council (MSDC) owned Sheltered Schemes. 1.2. The system shall be designed / installed to ensure simple and fail safe operation from both the Scheme Manager and the tenants' point of view. The system shall also be designed for ease of installation and service. 1.3. The equipment shall be operated by a Scheme Manager and shall be capable of operating in one of three modes: o ON SITE - The Scheme Manager is local to the site and operates the system using a remote mobile master unit which does not require electrical connection to the site wiring. o LOCAL OFF SITE - No local warden is available, but a remote warden facility can operate the system using an IP digital data link to a standard or mobile telephone. o OFF SITE TO CENTRAL STATION - No local warden is available, all alarms are reported using an IP digital data link, to a centralised and permanently manned facility. 1.4. The same telephone interface shall be used for LOCAL OFF SITE and CENTRAL STATION connections. A standard system will consist of three main elements: a) The central control unit b) The tenant's intercom unit c) The Scheme Manager remote master unit (DECT handset) d) Door entry facility for both tenant's and Scheme Manager 1.5. The system shall be compatible with existing central station equipment manufactured by other leading companies. 1.6. The equipment shall be fully approved to meet European Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and shall be certified and marked with the CE mark, or equivalent British standards. A copy of the Technical Construction File (TCF) relating to the standards shall be available for inspection at any time. 1.7. The manufacturer shall undertake to supply training and spare parts to any nominated company of an appropriate technical and commercial standing on a regular basis. 1.8. All existing and redundant equipment will be removed by the contractor and building fabric made good to match existing including any fire stopping.

The Programme is the provision of gas & electric quality assurance audits for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, where two separate Lots have been made under two separate framework call-off agreements for each council. The activities included within its scope include but are not limited to: - On-site technical quality audits. - Desktop certificate and documentation audits. - Investigatory reports. - Management Policies, Management Plans, and Procedure reviews. - Data management. - Operational and strategic review. - Technical advice. - Training.

BMSDC are seeking to appoint a building contractor to complete the works on the site of a former Care Home on the site was demolished earlier in 2023 as part of an enabling works package, the Council are now looking to appoint our Main Contractor to commence the main works on-site for Spring 2024.

1. Procurement and installation of a new trim-trail at Chilton Fields Stowmarket as part of the wider SHELF project. There is some political pressure to deliver something on site and as this element is stand alone it is something we have the skills within public realm to deliver quickly on behalf of Economic Regeneration to evidence SHELF progress. 2. Removal of the old wooden trim trail and reinstatement of the land (filling the surface and reinstating grass).

Expert analysis and robust assessment of housing land supply in BABERGH and Mid Suffolk, and production of annual housing land supply statements.

Mid Suffolk District Council is for the provision of Replacement of Play Equipment in the parishes of Stowmarket and Gt Blakenham Suffolk. Further details can be found in the 'My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for quotation submissions is 23rd October 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 17:00 16th October 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Mid Suffolk District Council (MSDC) currently has seven car parks where charges are made for parking (all in Stowmarket) Babergh District Council (BDC) currently has four car parks where charges are made for parking (in Sudbury, Hadleigh and Pin Mill (Chelmondiston). This will increase to 13 car parks from January 2025, with Lavenham being an additional location. All locations and car parks across both districts require a secure and regular cash collection service, alongside facilitating the collection of cheques from our main offices at Endeavour House, Ipswich.

Single purchase requirement for grounds maintenance equipment-Road Sweeper.

Supply of x2 Triple Flail Mowers for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council's.

Supply of x1 Electric Mower for Mid Suffolk District Council

Purchase of plastic sacks for use by residents who can not have wheeled bins or wish to present additional waste for collection.

The dashboard brings together various different council data sets to give improved over-sight of areas of hardship in our communities. This can then inform targeted communications campaigns, resource planning and community engagement initiatives.

Architect Services for Chilton Fields Sports & Community Pavilion

MEP Services Chilton Fields Sports & Community Pavilion Mid Suffolk District Council seeks to commission MEP services in relation to the Chilton Fields Sports & Community Pavilion which has received planning consent [DC/23/01323] and approval to proceed. The contract will commence on 1st January 2026 – 31st December 2027.

Mid Suffolk District Council Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Mini Athletics Track. Construction of a new athletics track, long jump pit, connection path and associated fencing. External lighting to be installed and connected to the neighbouring leisure centre. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Clarification questions which must be generated via the correspondence option on the Suffolk Sourcing website. Stowmarket Health Education and Leisure Facility (SHELF) is a programme founded on a unique set of circumstances and opportunities to create a ‘hub’ or ‘campus’ model for improving inclusive community sporting, social and healthy activity outcomes for people in Stowmarket and the surrounding area. The mini athletic track which is part of the SHELF programme is based on Stowmarket High School. The Council are working in partnership with the school for this school land community use facility.

5 year service plan for Hako mechanical sweeper

Mid Suffolk District Council is contracting for a Management Operator for three new sports facilities on the Stowmarket High School site, to maximise the potential and income from the new facilities focusing on supporting the development of sports clubs and community use. The outdoor sports areas and facilities to be made available for community use are the following • 3G pitch• Multi Use Activity Area (MUGA)• Mini Athletics Track. The facilities are located alongside Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre. The primary objective of the Sports Facilities is to provide educational, recreational, social, leisure and cultural opportunities for academy students and the community and to provide opportunities for local people and sports organisations to participate in sport and physical activity and to develop their skills, particularly among low participant groups. The operation of the Sports Facilities should achieve the following mutually desirable outcomes: The National Curriculum requirements for physical education. The sports facilities are available for the maximum possible community use. The sports facilities are safe, secure and properly maintained for all users. The maintenance of a balanced programme of use, which satisfies academy needs and provides for a wide range of community use in compliance with conditions associated with any external funding. These programmes may include:- Opportunities for beginners, for people wishing to improve their sporting skills via programmes of coaching and competition and training for players coaches and officials- Specific activities, aimed at attracting new participants to a range of sport and physical activity. To develop positive attitudes towards the benefits of participation in sport and physical education.

Development of a Skills & Innovation Centre on the Gateway 14 site (a Freeport East tax site) at Stowmarket, Suffolk. Including Cat B fit out. Approximately 33,552 sq ft 'hybrid' floor area comprising separate office units, co-working space, public cafe, flexible ground floor training and meeting rooms and service support/amenity areas. Approximately 150 car parking bays.