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Digital and IT Strategy - Audit Engagement

KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council has recently concluded a procurement process for an "Audit Engagement" to support the delivery of the Council's Digital and IT Strategy. This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, specifically classified within CPV code 79400000. The process, which utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, was completed at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 26th November 2025. The service will be delivered in the UK's East of England region, specifically King's Lynn, and was executed under the NHS Consultancy and Advisory Framework SBS10197 with an active contract status. The overall contract value amounts to £222,003.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms that specialise in consultancy and audit services related to digital and IT strategies. Given the procurement's direct award method, companies familiar with the NHS Consultancy and Advisory Framework and possessing a strong track record with regional or local authorities stand to benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Entec Si Ltd, the awarded supplier for this contract, are well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities given the targeted procurement methodology. Engaging with council-led initiatives allows for the development of longstanding partnerships and positioning within a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital and IT Strategy - Audit Engagement

Notice Description

Audit Engagement to support delivery of the Council's Digital and IT Strategy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audit Engagement to support delivery of the Council's Digital and IT Strategy. Additional information: Direct award on NHS Consultancy and Advisory Framework SBS10197

Procurement Information

Direct Award on NHS Consultancy and Advisory Framework SBS10197

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f25b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081297-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£222,003 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jane Mitchell
Contact Email
procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1553616200

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTEC SI

Further Information

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