Framework Agreement for development and implementation of the SIGN programme (Social Investors)
Norfolk County Council · Local authority
In brief
Norfolk County Council awarded care and financial services work to Social Finance Limited, SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited and Social Investment Business Foundation on 17 June 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £75,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 30 April 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
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…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Services and Education 30 April 2026 to 29 April 2030 What this lot coversCommissioning 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. | Social and domiciliary care, Financial services and insurance | £75,000,000 |
| Public Health 30 April 2026 to 29 April 2030 What this lot coversCommissioning 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 | Social and domiciliary care, Financial services and insurance | £75,000,000 |
| Adult Social Care/Community Health 30 April 2026 to 29 April 2030 What this lot coversCommissioning 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. | Social and domiciliary care, Financial services and insurance | £75,000,000 |
| Skills and Productivity 30 April 2026 to 29 April 2030 What this lot coversCommissioning 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. | Social and domiciliary care, Financial services and insurance | £75,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Finance Limited (SME) SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited (SME) Social Investment Business Foundation (SME) 3 bids received | Children's Services and Education | £75,000,000 | Awarded 17 June 2026 |
| SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited (SME) Social Investment Business Foundation (SME) 2 bids received | Public Health | £75,000,000 | Awarded 17 June 2026 |
| Social Finance Limited (SME) SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited (SME) 2 bids received | Adult Social Care/Community Health | £75,000,000 | Awarded 17 June 2026 |
| Social Finance Limited (SME) SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited (SME) Social Investment Business Foundation (SME) 3 bids received | Skills and Productivity | £75,000,000 | Awarded 17 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 003307-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 006502-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 010489-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 057083-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 003307-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 January 2026, last updated 17 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.