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Communications Officer

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council has completed a procurement process for the role of a Communications Officer under the title "Disposals Surveyor recruitment." This tender fell under the industry category of services, with the specific CPV classification of personnel placement services. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st April 2025 to 18th July 2025. The awarded supplier is PENNA PLC, a large-scale company based in London. The procurement activity took place in Norwich, within the UKH15 region, with the formal announcement published on 22nd January 2026.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses specialising in recruitment and personnel placement services, particularly those equipped to provide skilled communications professionals. Companies that excel in direct placements and have the capacity to manage contracts without a competitive process could benefit from similar future tenders. This contract reflects a strategic relationship with a sub-central government authority, making it pertinent for businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the public sector or looking to expand services within the locality. The process has illustrated a successful collaboration with a large supplier, demonstrating that substantial service capacity can be beneficial in fulfilling similar public sector demands.

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Notice Title

Communications Officer

Notice Description

Disposals Surveyor recruitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005760-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
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
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

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