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Procurement of Strategic development advice

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed the procurement process titled "Procurement of Strategic development advice" within the services sector. This contract was set in Norwich in the UKH15 region, focusing on construction project management services. The award process utilised a direct procurement method that was below the competition threshold. The contract, awarded to Place Partners Ltd, spans from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2025 and has a gross value of £78,000. Key procurement documents were last updated on 22nd January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing strategic development advice and project management services, particularly those looking to engage with public sector opportunities in the UK. SMEs, like Place Partners Ltd, which won the contract, are well-suited to harness such opportunities, given their agility and specialised expertise. Engaging in similar procurement processes can help businesses expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector by leveraging successful direct methods of procurement.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Strategic development advice

Notice Description

Procurement of Strategic development advice and project management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005794-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 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

PLACE PARTNERS

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