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Made Smarter Program

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Made Smarter Program," initiated by Norfolk County Council, focused on the procurement of consultancy services for digital road-mapping and industrial digital technology advice within the Manufacturing & Engineering sector. The contract was awarded to Oxford Innovation Service Limited and has a value of £323,780. This open procedure, categorised under Software programming and consultancy services, was conducted above the threshold, with key activities occurring primarily in the East of England. The tender process concluded on 1 April 2025, and the contract period spans from 9 April 2025 to 8 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in digital consultancy, particularly those geared towards supporting the Manufacturing & Engineering industries. SMEs may find this contract particularly appealing, given the explicit suitability designation. As the preferred supplier, Oxford Innovation Service Limited exemplifies the calibre and specific expertise sought, suggesting that businesses with strong industrial digital technology credentials and a robust history of delivering strategic consultancy might thrive in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Made Smarter Program

Notice Description

the provision of a Consultancy firm with suitable relevant experience in delivering digital road-mapping and industrial digital technology advice specifically for the Manufacturing & Engineering sector

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b860172b-1a9a-4437-adc0-2d169891fb4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05fe371-3efb-423a-9765-7e1d0d37a011
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£323,780 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£323,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
NORWICH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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