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Norfolk County Council Made Smarter Consultancy Procurement

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2025 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has announced an open tender for the "Made Smarter Consultancy Procurement" as part of the £1.2 million Made Smarter Adoption East of England Programme, covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, and Hertfordshire. This pilot programme, commencing on 1st April 2025, aims to provide support to manufacturing and engineering SMEs to enhance their digital readiness. The contract, valued at £342,600, will run from 11th April 2025 to 13th April 2026. The tender seeks businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, with a submission deadline of 19th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those focused on business and management, digital technology, and innovation services. The Made Smarter Adoption Programme is designed to foster extensive collaboration with SMEs, providing a pathway for consultancies to showcase their expertise in digital transformation and gain substantial business growth. Ideal candidates for this tender include SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) specialising in consultancy services such as business development, industrial digital technology, and leadership training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norfolk County Council Made Smarter Consultancy Procurement

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is the Accountable Body for the PS1.2m Made Smarter Adoption East of England Programme covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire. This is a pilot programme for the East of England commencing on 1st April 2025 for one financial year, which could be extended for a longer duration subject to Government funding and satisfactory performance. The Made Smarter Adoption Programme is multi-faceted, providing support for manufacturing and engineering SMEs and their employees to enhance their digital readiness. Support included within the programme includes a digital roadmap, industrial digital technology advice, grant funding for the adoption of new industrial digital technologies, Leadership & Management Training, support for the operations and workforce through training and matchmaking SMEs with colleges and universities across the region to support internships. Additional information: Please apply via the Intend Portal www.in-tendorganiser.co.uk Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Department For Business and Trade Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9386e2c8-4a6d-4711-a468-ef447741f6ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f7a751-3eee-4d5f-aa1d-ce025c8a5a58
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£342,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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