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Provision of EHC assessments S537007

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, located in Norwich, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of EHC assessments S537007", within the industry category of services, specifically counselling services. The contract, identified by the process ID PA00003479, reached the award stage on 13th January 2026. The procurement process was carried out under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, with Linq Healthcare Recruitment Specialist Limited awarded the contract worth £30,000. The contract started on 3rd November 2025, running until 3rd November 2026. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown", indicating a specific approach for contracts beneath a certain value, potentially including limited or direct tendering.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and recruitment services, particularly those specialising in educational and healthcare counselling assessments. With a focus on providing EHC (Education, Health and Care) assessments, organisations positioned in this niche industry can leverage this contract to gain a foothold in the public sector markets. Companies with capabilities aligned with the requirements can benefit from engaging with Norfolk County Council's future procurement initiatives, particularly those located in or near the East of England, enabling business growth and expansion in government service provision.

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Notice Title

Provision of EHC assessments S537007

Notice Description

Provision of EHC assessments S537007 PS30000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06045f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002546-2026
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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 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
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

LINQ HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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