---
title: "Expert advice on Private Finance Initiative S522160"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d539"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-28"
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# Expert advice on Private Finance Initiative S522160

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d539

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council recently concluded its procurement process for "Expert advice on Private Finance Initiative S522160," which falls under the services industry category, specifically financial consultancy services. Located in Norwich, UK, the council sought specialist services through a tender initiated under UK legal framework 2023/54. The procurement method employed was below-threshold, with the tender's completion status signifying its award stage. Shoosmiths LLP, headquartered in London, was awarded the contract, which is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a total contract value of £120,000 gross.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in private finance initiatives. Firms similar to Shoosmiths LLP, especially large-scale organisations, would be well-equipped to compete in such tenders. The competitive landscape for similar tenders could bolster opportunities for expansion within the public sector domain, encouraging businesses to align their services with the requirements of sub-central government bodies like Norfolk County Council. This procurement demonstrates the importance of offering expert consultancy to navigate complex financial structures, providing a vital service to councils managing substantial initiatives.

## Notice

Expert advice on Private Finance Initiative S522160 PS100000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068952-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | SHOOSMITHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 13:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068952-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068952-2025
  28th 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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