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Independent Parent Carers Forum - S538121

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Norfolk County Council involved the tender titled "Independent Parent Carers Forum - S538121" with a focus on welfare services for children and young people, categorised under services. The process, which falls under sub-central government authority, concluded with the awarding of the contract to Family Voice Norfolk, emphasizing a non-profit supplier dedicated to supporting carers. Located in Norwich, the procurement process was marked as below threshold - indicating a simpler procurement path. The contract, signed on 31st March 2025, is set to be active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, involving a gross amount of £342,000, while the awarded amount was set at £285,000.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender primarily appeal to large-scale, welfare service providers, especially those within the non-profit or social sector interested in long-term partnerships with government bodies. Companies experienced in delivering welfare services for children and young people are uniquely poised to leverage contracts such as this to enhance their service offerings and reputation in the industry. The regional focus on Norfolk suggests an advantage for businesses rooted in or with strong ties to the UKH region, fostering community engagement and provision of specialised local services.

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Notice Title

Independent Parent Carers Forum - S538121

Notice Description

Independent Parent Carers Forum - S538121 PS285000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001976-2026
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
£285,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

FAMILY VOICE NORFOLK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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