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title: "Made Smarter Program"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Made Smarter Program

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b860172b-1a9a-4437-adc0-2d169891fb4c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Made Smarter Program," initiated by Norfolk County Council, focused on the procurement of consultancy services for digital road-mapping and industrial digital technology advice within the Manufacturing & Engineering sector. The contract was awarded to Oxford Innovation Service Limited and has a value of £323,780. This open procedure, categorised under Software programming and consultancy services, was conducted above the threshold, with key activities occurring primarily in the East of England. The tender process concluded on 1 April 2025, and the contract period spans from 9 April 2025 to 8 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in digital consultancy, particularly those geared towards supporting the Manufacturing & Engineering industries. SMEs may find this contract particularly appealing, given the explicit suitability designation. As the preferred supplier, Oxford Innovation Service Limited exemplifies the calibre and specific expertise sought, suggesting that businesses with strong industrial digital technology credentials and a robust history of delivering strategic consultancy might thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

the provision of a Consultancy firm with suitable relevant experience in delivering digital road-mapping and industrial digital technology advice specifically for the Manufacturing & Engineering sector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05fe371-3efb-423a-9765-7e1d0d37a011 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £323,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £323,780 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05fe371-3efb-423a-9765-7e1d0d37a011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05fe371-3efb-423a-9765-7e1d0d37a011
  30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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