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title: "Norwich Opportunity Area Priority - Speech, Language, Communication"
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# Norwich Opportunity Area Priority - Speech, Language, Communication

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3082f8b3-5ee6-40c2-8ba4-7009001db623

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## Summary

The Norwich Opportunity Area Priority for Speech, Language, and Communication is a procurement initiative undertaken by Norfolk County Council, located in Norwich, England. This tender, which falls under the education and training services category, was published on 22nd November 2017. The procurement method employed was an open procedure classified as below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 5th December 2017. The awarded contract, which commenced on 11th December 2017, runs until 30th March 2018. Suppliers were invited to contribute to establishing a Continuous Professional Development network for communication training.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in education and health services, especially those with expertise in speech and language therapy. Companies that can provide training and support within the educational sector or those specialising in communication for social work are particularly well-suited to compete in this market, potentially enhancing their visibility and expanding their operations within the East of England.

## Notice

Please see attached document. The requirement is for the Norwich Opportunity Area Priority - Strand: Speech, Language Communication CPD Network. The activity name is Communication Champion Initial Training. Additional information: Attached document describes the requirement and the evaluation criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69128d6c-1dd9-4534-a1c6-52e9ef6c098d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 1 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATING MATTERS - SPEECH THERAPY NORFOLK; SHERBERT RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2018 at 11:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69128d6c-1dd9-4534-a1c6-52e9ef6c098d
- 15 Mar 2018 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69128d6c-1dd9-4534-a1c6-52e9ef6c098d
- 22 Nov 2017 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00eb141e-3c08-48f0-bf86-0ede45fb1453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69128d6c-1dd9-4534-a1c6-52e9ef6c098d
  15th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00eb141e-3c08-48f0-bf86-0ede45fb1453
  22nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1598de2-2bea-45cd-a9a1-588282c5f3ed
  Requirements Document

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