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Strategic Framework for development and implementation of the SIGN programme
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Norfolk County Council is initiating a public procurement process with the title "Strategic Framework for development and implementation of the SIGN programme," classified under services in the community, community action programmes, and other community, social, and personal services. The process is currently in the planning stage, following informal market engagement at the GOLab Social Outcomes Conference 2025. Key dates include an engagement deadline on 29th January 2026, and the start of the contract period on 1st May 2026, ending on 30th April 2030.
The location for this procurement encompasses the UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 regions of the United Kingdom. This strategic framework is designed to foster partnerships to address complex social challenges through investment projects aligned with national and local growth objectives. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to engage in long-term strategic partnerships focused on social investment and public service transformation.
It is particularly suited for investors in outcome-based partnerships and those involved in asset-backed investments. Additionally, it's an attractive proposition for voluntary, community, social enterprises, consortia, and funders from both philanthropic and corporate sectors interested in social impact initiatives. Businesses stand to benefit from engaging with stakeholders and local commissioners to co-develop innovative solutions for longstanding community issues, thereby contributing to growth and productivity while addressing poverty and exclusion across Norfolk.
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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The contract period is four years.
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