---
title: "Communications Officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c37"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORWICH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Communications Officer

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c37

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## Summary

Norwich City Council has completed a procurement process for the role of a Communications Officer under the title "Disposals Surveyor recruitment." This tender fell under the industry category of services, with the specific CPV classification of personnel placement services. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st April 2025 to 18th July 2025. The awarded supplier is PENNA PLC, a large-scale company based in London. The procurement activity took place in Norwich, within the UKH15 region, with the formal announcement published on 22nd January 2026.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses specialising in recruitment and personnel placement services, particularly those equipped to provide skilled communications professionals. Companies that excel in direct placements and have the capacity to manage contracts without a competitive process could benefit from similar future tenders. This contract reflects a strategic relationship with a sub-central government authority, making it pertinent for businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the public sector or looking to expand services within the locality. The process has illustrated a successful collaboration with a large supplier, demonstrating that substantial service capacity can be beneficial in fulfilling similar public sector demands.

## Notice

Disposals Surveyor recruitment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005760-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,280 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005760-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005760-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.penna.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.norwich.gov.uk/site/

## Provenance

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