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Social work manual of statutory procedures for Chldrens Team S525755

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a "Social work manual of statutory procedures for Children's Team S525755." The procurement, related to the industry category of goods, specifically industry-specific software, was conducted under a contract awarded to SIGNIS LIMITED. The entire process, under the procurement method "Below threshold - unknown," reached completion with significant dates including the contract signing on 2 September 2025. This contract covers the period from 3 September 2025 to 30 September 2028, valued at £32,500 and denotes significant engagement within the UK's sub-central government's public authority sector.

This tender highlights lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the development or provision of industry-specific software, especially those catering to public sector needs. Companies with expertise in delivering digital solutions tailored to the social services domain could find similar opportunities in future tenders. Moreover, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SIGNIS LIMITED, have demonstrated capability and potential to win contracts, suggesting a well-suited market for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in providing niche solutions to governmental bodies. Engaging in contracts like this not only promises financial growth but also enhances the reputation and credibility of businesses within governmental procurement circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social work manual of statutory procedures for Chldrens Team S525755

Notice Description

Social work manual of statutory procedures for Chldrens Team S525755 PS32500.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d54b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068976-2025
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
SME

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
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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

SIGNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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