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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Norfolk County Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £75,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £75,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 5 February 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 12 March 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 27 February 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-060635 |
| Notice Reference: | 010489-2026 |
All 5 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
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 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. Norfolk County Council is seeking Social Investors to support its departments in its social inclusion goals over the next few years. This framework agreement for development and implementation of the Social Investment for Growth and Networks (SIGN) programme 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. Norfolk County Council are creating the framework agreement to provide a mechanism for engaging with investors in a timely manner, targeted to their specific interests through the lots being tendered. Please note that Norfolk County Council has joined the government's Devolution Priority Programme. Both Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council have approved a devolution deal which is expected to lead to the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. This is subject to the government laying a Statutory Instrument and to its approval by Parliament to formally establish the new combined authority. Government has also invited participation by Norfolk in Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. One of these changes could happen without the other. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County 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. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions.
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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