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title: "Applewood Children's Home Refubishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a845"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Applewood Children's Home Refubishment

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a845

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of Applewood Children's Home, situated in Blithemeadow Court on the outskirts of Norwich, UK. The project is focused on converting the existing office building into a residential facility to accommodate children with sensory and complex needs, thereby enhancing the children's services infrastructure. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29th September 2025. The procurement method was limited, under the threshold for a competitive tender, and the work falls under the construction industry category, specifically classified as construction work with a CPV code of 45000000. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £684,951 and is set to be completed by 6th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in refurbishment projects within the residential care industry. Companies such as SMEs with experience in adaptive building projects for complex needs services could benefit greatly from the emerging requirements in this sector. As the contract was awarded to Steven Seals Builder Limited, a well-positioned SME, similar businesses in the construction field could find opportunities in upcoming refurbishments and the expansion of facilities for public services. This contract underscores the demand for specialised residential construction services and highlights the potential for growth through participation in similar public sector projects.

## Notice

Blithemeadow Court (NR7 8PU), located on the outskirts of Norwich, serves as a residential site for Children's Services. It comprises four buildings: three provide residential care for young people, and one is currently used as an administrative office. Norfolk County Council Children's Services has identified a need for increased residential accommodation for children with additional needs. To address this, Applewood, the current office building, will be converted into a children's home for those with focused sensory needs and other complex needs. This contract is for a contractor to undertake the works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062304-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £570,793 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | STEVEN SEALS BUILDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062304-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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