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Economic analysis of the five potential unitary authority options for Norfolk S494742

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Norfolk County Council involved the awarding of a contract for "Economic analysis of the five potential unitary authority options for Norfolk." This contract, identified as PA00002846, falls under the services category, specifically evaluation consultancy services (CPV: 79419000). The procurement was carried out below the threshold with an unknown method of procurement. Based in Norfolk, United Kingdom, the buying organisation is a sub-central government public authority. The contract was awarded to METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, an SME based in London, with a contract period starting on 14th April 2025 and ending on 26th September 2025. The official contract value was £40,000, with a gross amount of £48,000.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in economic analysis and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on evaluation services. Ideal candidates for competition would be SMEs that can navigate public sector procurement processes and offer insightful, data-driven analysis that aids strategic local government decision-making. As the procurement has reached the award stage, future opportunities may lie in establishing a track record with such councils or partnering with awarded suppliers like METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED for future requirements.

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Notice Title

Economic analysis of the five potential unitary authority options for Norfolk S494742

Notice Description

Economic analysis of the five potential unitary authority options for Norfolk S494742 PS40000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ccb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038900-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 1-6 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

METRO DYNAMICS

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