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Eastern regional training package - Eastern Regional SEND Leadership Programme S529043

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has concluded an award stage for the procurement titled "Eastern Regional Training Package - Eastern Regional SEND Leadership Programme S529043." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on special education services, and has been completed for a value of £36,060.00 excluding VAT. The process was governed by the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement, characterised by a "Below threshold - unknown" method and classified under the special regime of "lightTouch," took place in the East of England, UKH15 region. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th November 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational services, particularly those specialising in special education. The contract was awarded to VSC Plus Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, indicating that similar established organisations with expertise in educational programmes and capacity to deliver comprehensive training packages would be well-suited to pursue such opportunities in the future. By aligning with local government requirements, suppliers can expand their service delivery to public sector contracts, contributing to sustained business growth and collaboration with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eastern regional training package - Eastern Regional SEND Leadership Programme S529043

Notice Description

Eastern regional training package - Eastern Regional SEND Leadership Programme S529043 PS36060.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069042-2025
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
£36,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 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

VSC PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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