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Assessment of Future Options for WOC

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Norwich City Council involves the "Assessment of Future Options for Wholly Owned Company" project. This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to business and management consultancy and related services, identified by the CPV code 79400000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, identified as below threshold without competition. The location for delivery is within the UKH15 region, and the contract was awarded to Grant Thornton UK Advisory. The contract period began on 6th June 2025 and concluded on 4th July 2025. Key dates include the contract signing on 6th June 2025, and the most recent update was published on 22nd January 2026.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy services industry, specifically those specialising in strategic assessment and business management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Grant Thornton UK Advisory, who possess expertise in business and management consultancy, are well-suited to engage in such tenders. Firms that can offer strategic insights and future planning for wholly owned companies will find this opportunity lucrative as it aligns with current market needs within the public sector. This project offers a pathway to establish or strengthen relationships with local government entities and to demonstrate expertise in delivering high-value consultancy services in the UK.

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Notice Title

Assessment of Future Options for WOC

Notice Description

Assessment of Future Options for Wholly Owned Company

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005895-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 30 days
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

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY

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