Award

Digital Technology Advice 'Days' for manufacturing clients as part of the Made Smarter East of England Programme S533294

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Norfolk County Council, involved the award of a contract titled "Digital Technology Advice 'Days' for manufacturing clients as part of the Made Smarter East of England Programme," within the services industry category. This contract is associated with business analysis consultancy services. The process reached the award and contract stage on 9 January 2026. The contract was signed on 26 October 2025, and it commenced on 27 October 2025, running until 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was described as "Below threshold - unknown," and activities primarily centred in the East of England, UK, with Norfolk County Council functioning as the buyer.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology and consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing tailored advice to manufacturing clients. Companies like Oxford Innovation Services Limited, the supplier selected for this contract, stand to benefit by showcasing their consultancy expertise. Enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the government sector, particularly small to medium enterprises with a focus on business analysis and digitisation strategies, would find this type of procurement beneficial for furthering their business interests and growing their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Technology Advice 'Days' for manufacturing clients as part of the Made Smarter East of England Programme S533294

Notice Description

Digital Technology Advice 'Days' for manufacturing clients as part of the Made Smarter East of England Programme S533294 PS50000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060324
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001994-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES

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