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Design and creation of a green skills careers website S517072

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 12:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has concluded a procurement process for the design and creation of a green skills careers website, under the title "Design and creation of a green skills careers website S517072". This project falls within the industry category of computer-related professional services and was carried out in Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made to SOAK DIGITAL LTD, and the contract was signed on 27th July 2025. The contract period is set from 28th July 2025 to 31st January 2026. This tender, valued at £37,000 with a gross amount of £44,400, was conducted below the threshold, using an unknown procurement method, and classified as a service within the procurement category structure. The process is in accordance with legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in digital and web services, to engage with public sector projects that focus on educational and skill development initiatives. Companies with expertise in computer-related professional services would find such contracts advantageous, especially as organisations like Norfolk County Council continue to invest in digital infrastructure that supports green initiatives. This can help businesses expand their portfolios by leveraging public sector projects, thus supporting their growth in the competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and creation of a green skills careers website S517072

Notice Description

Design and creation of a green skills careers website S517072 PS37000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d538
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068951-2025
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 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
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

SOAK DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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