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NRW/30110 East Norwich Carrow Works Support

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council, a sub-central public authority located in Norwich, UK, has awarded a contract under the procurement title "NRW/30110 East Norwich Carrow Works Support". The tender falls under the industry category of building services consultancy services and aims at providing strategic development positioning, acquisition advisory, stakeholder engagement strategy, and governance support for the Council's interaction with Homes England. The procurement process was conducted directly, below the threshold and without competition, with Place Partners UK being selected as the supplier. This contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31st October 2025, comprising a total gross value of £48,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in building services consultancy, particularly those with expertise in strategic development and stakeholder engagement. Companies that can align their services with local government objectives, demonstrate an intricate understanding of the acquisition process, and effectively coordinate internal and external stakeholders will find this type of contract beneficial for growth. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with local authorities, thereby opening pathways for future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

NRW/30110 East Norwich Carrow Works Support

Notice Description

Waiver 42. The purpose of this commission is to ensure the Council is equipped with the strategic insight, development positioning, and internal alignment necessary to engage effectively with Homes England and shape the acquisition process in a way that reflects local priorities and ambitions and the delivery ambitions of the overall ENSRA project. The scope of services includes: * Strategic Development Positioning: Clarifying the Council's objectives for Carrow Works within the wider East Norwich regeneration context, and articulating these in a way that informs and influences Homes England's approach. * Acquisition Advisory: Supporting the Council in understanding and responding to key milestones, risks, and opportunities within the Homes England process. * Stakeholder Engagement Strategy: Advising on how best to coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure a coherent and timely input into the acquisition. * Governance and Decision Support: Preparing briefing materials, options papers and other materials to support internal assessments and approvals to ensure the Council's position is well-evidenced and robust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008425-2026
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

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 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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