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Delivery Partner for the Future Programme - S500506

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "Delivery Partner for the Future Programme - S500506" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on computer-related professional services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and is already in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 31st March 2025. Located in the United Kingdom, the council's headquarters at County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, serves as the central point for this initiative, which runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The process adhered to legal and procedural mandates stipulated under UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for firms involved in the professional services sector, especially those delivering IT solutions and innovations. As the awarded supplier, Akcela Ventures Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Norwich, exemplifies the potential benefits for organisations equipped to deliver specialised computer-related services. This procurement exemplifies the growth opportunities available to SMEs in the public sector, particularly for businesses capable of collaborating with local government bodies on technology and innovation projects.

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Notice Title

Delivery Partner for the Future Programme - S500506

Notice Description

The delivery partner for Norfolk under 'The Future Programme' which is a partnership of Norfolk County Council, Suffolk County Council and Connected Innovation together with delivery partners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028099-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AKCELA VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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