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Norfolk Recruitment Campaign

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

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11 Sep 2025 at 08:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Norfolk Recruitment Campaign" was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, with the purpose of engaging a marketing agency to develop and deliver a new recruitment campaign for Norfolk officers. The contracting authority belongs to the sub-central government category in the public authority sector. The process was initiated under limited competition, classified as below threshold, and has reached the award stage with the status complete. The awarded contract started on 15 September 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026. Marketing services, classified under the CPV code 79342000, were offered by Creative Sponge, the supplier located in Norwich. The gross value of the contract is GBP 40,800.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for marketing agencies specialising in recruitment campaigns to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in collaboration with government entities. Large businesses with experience in marketing services, particularly those with a focus on campaign creation, would find this tender well-suited to their strengths. Given the limited competition method, it provides a strategic avenue for enterprises to establish long-term relations with public sector organisations, potentially leading to more projects and an enhanced reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norfolk Recruitment Campaign

Notice Description

A marketing agency to develop and deliver a new recruitment campaign for Norfolk officers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059835
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
holly.hayward@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE SPONGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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