Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)

Published

17 June 2026

Estimated value

£300,000,000

Place of performance

UKH15

Procedure

Open procedure

Notice number

057083-2026

Reference

ocds-h6vhtk-060635

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

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

Description

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, t…

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Awards

Official publications

• FTS · 057083-2026 · 17 June 2026

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