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Consultancy and software to facilitate the Early Optimisation Phase of the Education Systems Programme. S525653

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has recently completed a procurement process to acquire consultancy and software services for the Early Optimisation Phase of the Education Systems Programme, reflecting a focus on enhancement within the education sector. The initiative is categorised under the industry specific software package, with a specific classification under CPV 48100000. The procurement, which falls below the financial threshold and was completed through a method described as "Below threshold - unknown," engaged "ACCESS UK LTD" as the supplying agent. Located in Norwich, Norfolk County Council, acting as the buyer, finalised the contract on the 7th of September 2025, with a total contract value amounting to £30,000. The contract period spans from 8th September 2025 to 19th November 2025.

This tender offers a valuable business opportunity, especially for firms specialising in educational consultancy and software solutions. Engaging in such contracts can foster growth through securing niche market positions and establishing lasting relationships with public authorities such as Norfolk County Council. Companies that deliver bespoke and innovative software packages, particularly those providing industry-specific solutions, are well-positioned to benefit from similar future procurements. The procurement landscape within sub-central government sectors presents a unique opportunity for businesses to tailor their offerings and position themselves for ongoing collaboration and development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy and software to facilitate the Early Optimisation Phase of the Education Systems Programme. S525653

Notice Description

Consultancy and software to facilitate the Early Optimisation Phase of the Education Systems Programme. S525653 PS25000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068972-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 19 Nov 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

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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