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Refurbishment of Carrow House to Host Norwich Unity Hub - S512359

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the refurbishment of Carrow House to host the Norwich Unity Hub, which will accommodate the Adult Learning services in Norfolk. This tender, identified as S512359, falls under the 'works' category, specifically building construction work, with the primary goal being to optimise the venue for Adult Learning courses. The contract was awarded to Acorn Works Limited on 31 October 2024, with the work period spanning from 1 November 2024 to 31 December 2025. The total contract value is £36,000. The procurement was executed through a below-threshold method, adhering to the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly SMEs like Acorn Works Limited, to engage in public sector projects and expand their portfolio. Companies experienced in building refurbishment and construction work can find opportunities such as this well-suited for their expertise. As the project aims to enhance facilities for adult education, this tender could benefit businesses focusing on refurbishing educational and community venues. Such engagement not only fosters growth within the construction industry but also contributes to enriching community resources in Norfolk.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of Carrow House to Host Norwich Unity Hub - S512359

Notice Description

Adult Learning use a variety of community venues to deliver courses to the people of Norfolk. An agreement has been made with Norwich Unity Hub for the service to use space in Carrow House. As part of this, the service would like to undertake a refurbishment of the proposed space to make it more suitable for Adult Learning's aims and purpose. Sarah Rhoden and management within Adult Learning are happy for this work to be completed as this work will provide a solid venue for Adult Learning courses for years to come as it will offer better value for money over other community venues currently used by the service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ebe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039686-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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

ACORN WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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