--- title: "Norfolk County Council Made Smarter Consultancy Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9386e2c8-4a6d-4711-a468-ef447741f6ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9386e2c8-4a6d-4711-a468-ef447741f6ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9386e2c8-4a6d-4711-a468-ef447741f6ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9386e2c8-4a6d-4711-a468-ef447741f6ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-14" --- # Norfolk County Council Made Smarter Consultancy Procurement Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9386e2c8-4a6d-4711-a468-ef447741f6ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9386e2c8-4a6d-4711-a468-ef447741f6ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9386e2c8-4a6d-4711-a468-ef447741f6ba.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council has announced an open tender for the "Made Smarter Consultancy Procurement" as part of the £1.2 million Made Smarter Adoption East of England Programme, covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, and Hertfordshire. This pilot programme, commencing on 1st April 2025, aims to provide support to manufacturing and engineering SMEs to enhance their digital readiness. The contract, valued at £342,600, will run from 11th April 2025 to 13th April 2026. The tender seeks businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, with a submission deadline of 19th March 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those focused on business and management, digital technology, and innovation services. The Made Smarter Adoption Programme is designed to foster extensive collaboration with SMEs, providing a pathway for consultancies to showcase their expertise in digital transformation and gain substantial business growth. Ideal candidates for this tender include SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) specialising in consultancy services such as business development, industrial digital technology, and leadership training. ## Notice Norfolk County Council is the Accountable Body for the PS1.2m Made Smarter Adoption East of England Programme covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire. This is a pilot programme for the East of England commencing on 1st April 2025 for one financial year, which could be extended for a longer duration subject to Government funding and satisfactory performance. The Made Smarter Adoption Programme is multi-faceted, providing support for manufacturing and engineering SMEs and their employees to enhance their digital readiness. Support included within the programme includes a digital roadmap, industrial digital technology advice, grant funding for the adoption of new industrial digital technologies, Leadership & Management Training, support for the operations and workforce through training and matchmaking SMEs with colleges and universities across the region to support internships. Additional information: Please apply via the Intend Portal www.in-tendorganiser.co.uk Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Department For Business and Trade Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f7a751-3eee-4d5f-aa1d-ce025c8a5a58 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £342,600 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f7a751-3eee-4d5f-aa1d-ce025c8a5a58 - 14 Feb 2025 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f7a751-3eee-4d5f-aa1d-ce025c8a5a58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f7a751-3eee-4d5f-aa1d-ce025c8a5a58 14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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