Planning

Life opportunities framework (all ages)

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Life opportunities framework (all ages)" under industry category "Social work and related services" (CPV code 85300000). This multi-provider framework aims to deliver life opportunities, also referred to as day services, across various age groups. This procurement falls under the "lightTouch" regime and is part of a framework agreement. The planned framework, valued at £87,000,000, is expected to run from 1st September 2027 to 31st March 2032. The communication plan indicates a future notice date set for 1st March 2027, and the legal framework follows the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the notice having been published on 2nd June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies providing social work or related services. It will appeal to businesses capable of delivering comprehensive day services across different demographic groups within Norfolk. Companies with experience in framework agreements and those able to comply with the specific light touch regulatory regime stand to benefit greatly. Engaging with this procurement process would allow businesses to expand their service offerings and build long-term relationships with local government entities, enhancing both their market presence and credibility.

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Notice Title

Life opportunities framework (all ages)

Notice Description

Multi provider framework for the provision of Life opportunities (also known as day services) framework (all ages)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051660-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
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
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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