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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | Norfolk County Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Pre-tender |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 20 February 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-060635 |
| Notice Reference: | 006502-2026 |
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Strategic Framework for development and implementation of the SIGN programme
Strategic Framework for development and implementation of the SIGN programme
Strategic Framework for development and implementation of the SIGN programme
Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)
Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)
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| Award status: | Active |
| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
| Maximum operators: | 20 |
Norfolk County Council (NCC) has demonstrated national leadership in social investment through its successful implementation of Social Outcomes Partnerships (SOPs). Building on this foundation, the SIGN programme seeks to attract further investment to address complex social challenges. 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. The Strategic Framework is intended to be inclusive and encourage investment organisations to engage with the development of the SIGN programme and initiate investment into sustainable and replicable projects and programmes of work. This will likely include but not be limited to: • Investors into outcome-based partnerships • Asset backed and property-backed investments with an emphasis on the development of new operating models and revenue funded services from those assets • Investment support to voluntary, community, social enterprise and social purpose organisations and consortia supporting public service transformation • Investors and grant providers from the philanthropic and corporate sectors seeking to provide grant, repayable grant and low yield flexible debt to support growth and productivity and tackle poverty and exclusion across Norfolk. The intention is to develop a new form of engagement via the framework between social investment organisations and other funders interested in social impact to work with provider(s) and local commissioners to co-design and co-develop new solutions to challenging local issues. This will be an emergent and evolving piece of work requiring a partner/s to work across a range of stakeholders and investors on investment propositions .
Commissioning teams across NCC and its health partners have been exploring where social investment, outcome approaches and other forms of place-based investment can support their transformation plans and strategic priorities. Full details will be provided in the specification once published. In children's services these will include: a. step down from residential care; b. expansion of the foster carers network across the county; c. additional provision to prevent escalation from Child Protection Plan to Local Authority d. new services and interventions to support SEND children. In education services, priorities will include: a. preventing exclusions; b. improved outcomes from virtual school and Elective Home Education provision; c. reintegration into mainstream provision for students; d. enhanced offers for children at risk of becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Outcomes across key transition points, edge of care services and complex services are also in scope.
Commissioning teams across NCC and its health partners have been exploring where social investment, outcome approaches and other forms of place-based investment can support their transformation plans and strategic priorities. Full details will be provided in the specification once published. However the lot will include innovation delivery in the following areas: a. Children and young people aged 5-19 to ensure better life opportunities; b. Sexual and reproductive health; c. Reduction in drug and alcohol addiction
Commissioning teams across NCC and its health partners have been exploring where social investment, outcome approaches and other forms of place-based investment can support their transformation plans and strategic priorities. Full details will be provided in the specification once published. However the lot will include a. redesign of the intermediate care offer with an emphasis on preventing hospital admission and speeding up hospital discharge through reablement at home b. integrated home care bringing together community, adult social care and wider health teams to support home-based services.
Commissioning teams across NCC and its health partners have been exploring where social investment, outcome approaches and other forms of place-based investment can support their transformation plans and strategic priorities. Full details will be provided in the specification once published. However the lot will include a. new provision for young people who are NEET/at risk of becoming NEET; b. services for young people leaving the care system; c. skills provision for neuro-diverse individuals; d. upskilling people locked into entry levels jobs and development of career pathways as well as innovating apprenticeship offers across NCC; e. tackling skills shortages with key sectors, and; f. tackling low aspiration/further developing the careers hubs.
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