--- title: "Made Smarter Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Made Smarter Consultancy Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ed.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Made Smarter Consultancy," was initiated by Norfolk County Council, based in Norwich, United Kingdom. This contract is within the services industry category and aims to support the East of England Digital Roadmapping and Intensive Support programme over 12 months. The process was conducted using an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 6th May 2026. The consultancy work for regional manufacturing and engineering SMEs focuses on establishing a digital roadmap and identifying growth strategies. The procurement involved an award of £1,392,000 and was designed to accommodate additional funding if available. Notably, the process was accelerated to meet planned procurement timelines and involved the participation of several bidders with Norfolk County Council as the primary buyer. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial digital technology and consultancy services, particularly those capable of devising comprehensive digital strategies for SMEs. Businesses offering civil, structural, and R&D consultancy services, and those looking to expand their services to the East of England, would be well-suited for this contract. Given the open procedure and focus on enhancing digital readiness within SMEs, companies with innovative digital solutions stand a good chance of securing similar opportunities in the future. The contract also allows for potential extensions, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking long-term collaboration with public authorities. ## Notice Norfolk County Council (NCC) - Strategy, Growth & Investment Team have appointed a Contractor to help support them in the delivery of the Made Smarter East of England Digital Roadmapping and Intensive Support/ Industrial Digital Technology Advice (IDTA) programme over the 12-month period. The successful Contractor will play a pivotal role in working with pre-identified regional Manufacturing & Engineering SMEs from across the East of England to provide a digital roadmap and action plan identifying an organisations growth strategy, manufacturing barriers and bottlenecks and assess an organisations Digital Readiness Level Assessment (in line with PAS 1040 Scale). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to 24 months (12 months + 12 months) at the Councils discretion. The value may fluctuate depending on money received from Central Government ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051744-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,392,000 | | Lots value | £1,392,000 | | Awards value | £1,392,000 | | Contracts value | £1,392,000 | ## 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 | TLH East (England), TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051744-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029067-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 09:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009298-2026 - 10 Dec 2025 at 15:01 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081585-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051744-2026 2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029067-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009298-2026 3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081585-2025 10th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home - https://oxfordinnovationadvice.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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