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Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)

Norfolk County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 12:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 13:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 10:48

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 08:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a framework agreement for the "Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)" on 17th June 2026. This contract aims to enhance social inclusion through strategic partnerships with social investors, reflecting Norfolk’s commitment to social investment. It encompasses various lots focused on areas such as Children’s Services and Education, Public Health, Adult Social Care, and Skills and Productivity. With an open procurement procedure, the awarded contracts have a potential duration of up to 10 years, starting on 1st August 2026, and focused on the regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 within the United Kingdom. The overall estimated value of the contract is £75 million, spread across all framework lots. The award has been confirmed under the main procurement category of services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on delivering community, social, and personal services, particularly those with expertise in social investment, public health, education, and skills development. Suitable businesses could include SMEs capable of engaging in innovative service delivery and long-term strategic planning. The framework's broad scope offers the potential for varied revenue streams over an extended period, making it a lucrative opportunity for companies willing to align with NCC’s strategic goals. Moreover, the possibility of further competitions and direct awards provides flexibility and potential for growth, ideally suited for agile organizations keen on collaboration and social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council (NCC) has been procuring contracts for social investor provider partnerships over the last few years as part of a wider programme of social inclusion, and is now putting in place a framework agreement to better enable departments within the council to bring on board social investors for its social inclusion projects. This strategic framework seeks to support long-term partnerships between funders, investors, outcome payers and Norfolk delivery partners in developing and implementing a wide range of investment projects aligned to UK government policy, NCC strategic objectives and the Norfolk Local Growth Plan. NCC are keen to see partnerships that deliver higher impact for beneficiaries, delivery partners and NCC commissioners. Please note:- On 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness made a written statement [UIN HCWS1071] saying that three proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk had been received - these could entail the creation of one, two or three unitary councils. The Minister announced a consultation exercise, which ended on 11 January 2026. The Minister stated that "once the consultations have concluded, the Government will assess the proposals against the criteria in the invitation and decide, subject to parliamentary approval, which, if any, proposals are to be implemented, with or without modification". The Government has confirmed that it is minded to create three unitary Councils, subject to parliamentary approval. On 4 December 2025, the Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement [UIN HCWS1128] stating that the government intends to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it is minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028. Should these processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Norfolk (i) the contract may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any Mayoral Strategic Authority; and/or (ii) the council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries. The value in this notice is an estimate as it will depend on the call-offs the Council decides to make. The estimate value of PS75m is over all framework lots and can be shared between framework lots. Contracts awarded under the framework may have a maximum total duration of 10 years. No contract awarded from the framework will be permitted to extend beyond April 2040. The values in this notice are estimates and depend on usage by the Council.

Lot Information

Children's Services and Education Public Health Adult Social Care/Community Health Skills and Productivity

Planning Information

Informal market engagement has already taken place with interested parties at the GOLab Social Outcomes Conference 2025, discussing the aims and objectives of the framework agreement and its scope. Further opportunity to discuss the framework agreement and its aims is available through contacting the commissioner, Graham Phillips. Initial contact can be made by emailing graham.phillips@norfolk.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060635
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057083-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited

Social Finance

SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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