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Specialist PFI advice and guidance for the Norwich PFI project S524858

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority, as the buying organisation. The contract, awarded on 3rd September 2025, is for specialist PFI advice and guidance relating to the Norwich PFI project S524858. The procurement falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services. The contract has been completed, with the active period running from 4th September 2025 to 4th September 2026. The procurement method used was below the threshold and details of the legal basis can be referenced in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services to engage with public sector projects. With a contract awarded to INSCYTE LIMITED, an SME located in Birmingham, the value of such collaborations for experienced consultancy firms, particularly those familiar with PFI and the intricacies of sub-central government operations, can be substantial. Companies of a similar profile could leverage expertise in navigating public sector projects to expand into lucrative advisory roles, potentially positioning themselves as leading service providers in the public finance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist PFI advice and guidance for the Norwich PFI project S524858

Notice Description

Specialist PFI advice and guidance for the Norwich PFI project S524858 PS62000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d54c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068979-2025
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2026 1-2 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

INSCYTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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