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Funded partnership agreement

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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13 Nov 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, a sub-central government public authority, initiated a direct procurement process for a "Funded partnership agreement" focusing on law-court-related administrative services and public security. This contract, awarded on 10th November 2025, is active until 23rd October 2027. The procurement, valued at £165,000, did not involve competition due to its below-threshold classification. Key stakeholders include Norfolk Community Law Service Ltd as the supplier. The procurement is positioned within the services category and serves the UKH15 region, centred in Norwich.

This procurement presents a strategic collaboration opportunity, particularly for businesses involved in law-related services and those providing administrative support in public security. The partnership highlights the potential for broad engagement and impactful growth for entities that can deliver specialised services efficiently. Companies with expertise in law, consultancy, marketing, recruitment, or other business services could find ample opportunities to leverage this funded partnership for expansion and networking within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Funded partnership agreement

Notice Description

Formal funded partnership between UEA and NCLS for work experience placements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e041
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073469-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 23 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
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
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE

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