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Alternative provision for a child who is CME and awaiting a specialist school place S513737

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 10:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Norfolk County Council as the buying organisation, focusing on providing "Alternative provision for a child who is CME and awaiting a specialist school place." The contract falls under the industry category of special education services, notably within the UKH15 region, specifically around Norwich, United Kingdom. Currently at the award stage, the process has been completed with Castle Farm Countryside Classroom Limited as the awarded supplier. The procurement was conducted below threshold with a light-touch regime, and the contract was valued at £25,000. The contract period began on 1st April 2025 and concluded on 9th July 2025, with the contract officially signed on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services, especially those experienced in providing alternative provisions or serving clients within the educational sector. Businesses with expertise in handling contracts for local government authorities or with a history of successful service delivery in the educational field may find this type of procurement attractive for business expansion and establishing a reputation within public sector projects. Castle Farm Countryside Classroom Limited, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to such opportunities, leveraging their resources and experience to meet the contract requirements of Norfolk County Council effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative provision for a child who is CME and awaiting a specialist school place S513737

Notice Description

Alternative provision for a child who is CME and awaiting a specialist school place S513737 PS25000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068825-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 9 Jul 2025 1-6 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
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

CASTLE FARM COUNTRYSIDE CLASSROOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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