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Cyber Security Consultancy Specific to Local Government Setup and Running of the National Cyber Technical Advisory Group - S490819

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Cyber Security Consultancy Specific to Local Government Setup and Running of the National Cyber Technical Advisory Group - S490819". This contract falls under the services category, specifically software consultancy services (CPV Code: 72266000). The project is located in Norwich, United Kingdom, and is part of sub-central government public authority procurement. The tender process, identified under procurement ID PA00002786, was conducted below the threshold on the procurement legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to SILVERTHORN ASSOCIATES LIMITED, and the contract is active from 24th March 2025 to 24th March 2026 with a total value of £65,000.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those with a focus on local government needs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SILVERTHORN ASSOCIATES LIMITED, located in Chingford, have demonstrated their competitiveness in securing such contracts, making this sector promising for similar businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector services. Engaging in such opportunities not only provides revenue but also enhances the firm's experience and portfolio in a vital and growing industry.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Consultancy Specific to Local Government Setup and Running of the National Cyber Technical Advisory Group - S490819

Notice Description

Cyber Security Consultancy Specific to Local Government Setup and Running of the National Cyber Technical Advisory Group - S490819 PS65000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041548-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 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

SILVERTHORN ASSOCIATES

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