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title: "Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060635"
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# Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060635

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a framework agreement for the "Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)" on 17th June 2026. This contract aims to enhance social inclusion through strategic partnerships with social investors, reflecting Norfolk’s commitment to social investment. It encompasses various lots focused on areas such as Children’s Services and Education, Public Health, Adult Social Care, and Skills and Productivity. With an open procurement procedure, the awarded contracts have a potential duration of up to 10 years, starting on 1st August 2026, and focused on the regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 within the United Kingdom. The overall estimated value of the contract is £75 million, spread across all framework lots. The award has been confirmed under the main procurement category of services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on delivering community, social, and personal services, particularly those with expertise in social investment, public health, education, and skills development. Suitable businesses could include SMEs capable of engaging in innovative service delivery and long-term strategic planning. The framework's broad scope offers the potential for varied revenue streams over an extended period, making it a lucrative opportunity for companies willing to align with NCC’s strategic goals. Moreover, the possibility of further competitions and direct awards provides flexibility and potential for growth, ideally suited for agile organizations keen on collaboration and social impact.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council (NCC) has been procuring contracts for social investor provider partnerships over the last few years as part of a wider programme of social inclusion, and is now putting in place a framework agreement to better enable departments within the council to bring on board social investors for its social inclusion projects. This strategic framework seeks to support long-term partnerships between funders, investors, outcome payers and Norfolk delivery partners in developing and implementing a wide range of investment projects aligned to UK government policy, NCC strategic objectives and the Norfolk Local Growth Plan. NCC are keen to see partnerships that deliver higher impact for beneficiaries, delivery partners and NCC commissioners. Please note:- On 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness made a written statement [UIN HCWS1071] saying that three proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk had been received - these could entail the creation of one, two or three unitary councils. The Minister announced a consultation exercise, which ended on 11 January 2026. The Minister stated that "once the consultations have concluded, the Government will assess the proposals against the criteria in the invitation and decide, subject to parliamentary approval, which, if any, proposals are to be implemented, with or without modification". The Government has confirmed that it is minded to create three unitary Councils, subject to parliamentary approval. On 4 December 2025, the Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement [UIN HCWS1128] stating that the government intends to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it is minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028. Should these processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Norfolk (i) the contract may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any Mayoral Strategic Authority; and/or (ii) the council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries. The value in this notice is an estimate as it will depend on the call-offs the Council decides to make. The estimate value of PS75m is over all framework lots and can be shared between framework lots. Contracts awarded under the framework may have a maximum total duration of 10 years. No contract awarded from the framework will be permitted to extend beyond April 2040. The values in this notice are estimates and depend on usage by the Council.

### Lot Information

Children's Services and Education

Public Health

Adult Social Care/Community Health

Skills and Productivity

### Planning Information

Informal market engagement has already taken place with interested parties at the GOLab Social Outcomes Conference 2025, discussing the aims and objectives of the framework agreement and its scope. 
Further opportunity to discuss the framework agreement and its aims is available through contacting the commissioner, Graham Phillips. Initial contact can be made by emailing graham.phillips@norfolk.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057083-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000,000 |
| Awards value | £75,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SIGN OUTCOMES PARTNERSHIPS; SOCIAL FINANCE; SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057083-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010489-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:48 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006502-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 08:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003307-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057083-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010489-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006502-2026
  26th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003307-2026
  15th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11575
  Framework guidance
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11576
  Terms and conditions
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11577
  Invitation to Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Help
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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