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Support Programme Manager

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council, acting as the buying organisation, concluded a procurement process titled "Support Programme Manager" within the services category. This procurement focused on the recruitment of a Programme Manager for their Support NOW initiative. The process involved a direct procurement method, characterised by being below the threshold, and executed without competition. Located in Norwich, the completion stage of this contract was reached by 22nd January 2026. Interestingly, the contract was awarded to Norfolk Citizens Advice on 19th May 2025, reflecting the finalisation of services agreed upon for the stipulated period of the same day, with a gross contract value of GBP 40,800.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, as indicated by the related CPV classification of 79600000. Companies that are adept at delivering professional and efficient recruitment solutions in the public sector may find this contract advantageous, especially those able to operate in East Anglia, where Norwich is a primary locale. Such contracts can be particularly beneficial for large-scale service providers, like Norfolk Citizens Advice, that have a solid operational infrastructure to manage and deliver programme management services across governmental initiatives. These types of engagements can aid in expanding their client base and establishing a more robust presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Support Programme Manager

Notice Description

Recruitment of Support NOW Programme Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005767-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 19 May 2025 24 hours
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

NORFOLK CITIZENS ADVICE

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