Award

Comms Consultancy

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Norwich City Council, involved a direct award for a communications consultancy service titled "Comms Consultancy". The procurement, categorized under services with CPV codes related to telecommunications and data transmission, was contracted without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract, valued at £37,000 excluding VAT, was awarded to Chessum Communication Limited, located in Dereham, with the service delivery location in the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom. The contract period started on 19th May 2025 and concluded on 30th September 2025, and the procurement stage is marked as complete, as of 22nd January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in telecommunications and data transmission services, especially those capable of providing consultancy within specific budgetary constraints. Large enterprises, similar to Chessum Communication Limited, which possess the necessary expertise in communication facilities, would find such opportunities well-suited to their capabilities. Smaller businesses looking to scale may also benefit by forming partnerships that enhance their service offerings, particularly in public sector engagement within the region.

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Notice Title

Comms Consultancy

Notice Description

Communications Consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005849-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,000 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 - 30 Sep 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

CHESSUM COMMUNICATION

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