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Consultation service to design the Framework for the SIGN social investment programme to procure a social investor to deliver against the framework S506283

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Consultation service to design the Framework for the SIGN social investment programme," aiming to procure a social investor to deliver against the framework S506283. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting business and management consultancy services, and is classified as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement process progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 30th June 2025 and set to conclude by 8th September 2025. The project is situated in Norwich, United Kingdom, with Norfolk County Council operating as the buying organisation. The procurement method was executed below the threshold, with the total contract value reaching £48,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, especially those like TSAP Limited, a Sheffield-based SME awarded the contract. Tech-savvy and consultancy firms equipped to handle complex social investment programmes are ideally positioned to leverage such contracts for expansion in their service portfolio. The involvement in designing and implementing substantial social investment frameworks can enhance reputational stature and open avenues for further collaboration with public sectors across the UK.

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Notice Title

Consultation service to design the Framework for the SIGN social investment programme to procure a social investor to deliver against the framework S506283

Notice Description

Consultation service to design the Framework for the SIGN social investment programme to procure a social investor to deliver against the framework S506283 PS40000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055eb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039678-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related 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
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 8 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

TSAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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