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Provision of EHCP Assessments (Thinking Assessment) S507502

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK, has completed the contract award process for the provision of EHCP Assessments, titled "Provision of EHCP Assessments (Thinking Assessment) S507502". The service contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded to Thinking Assessment, a large supplier based in Fakenham. The contract, which falls under the "Welfare services for children and young people" industry category, is active from 10th June 2025 to 10th June 2026. The procurement was executed under a "light touch" regime with a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The process reached the contract award stage, with the initial contract notice published on 30th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational or social welfare services within the UK, notably those involved with children and young people's welfare. With Norfolk County Council's emphasis on sub-central government procurement, large-scale suppliers can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and strengthen their regional presence. The EHCP Assessments contract, aimed at providing critical evaluations for educational health care plans, is well-suited for businesses experienced in social work, counselling, or educational support services that can seamlessly integrate with public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of EHCP Assessments (Thinking Assessment) S507502

Notice Description

Provision of EHCP Assessments (Thinking Assessment) S507502 PS60000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069632-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20256 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 10 Jun 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

THINKING ASSESSMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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