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

Awarded to SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited, SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION, Social Finance Limited

Norfolk County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 15 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 12 March 2026
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Overview

Norfolk County Council has awarded a framework agreement to SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited, Social Investment Business Foundation, and Social Finance Limited for the development and implementation of the SIGN programme, a strategic partnership framework supporting social investors, funders, and outcome payers in delivering social inclusion projects aligned with government policy and local objectives. The framework, valued at £300 million and awarded on 16 June 2026, enables council departments to engage social investors for investment projects with a maximum contract duration of 10 years and no extension beyond April 2040.

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Lots (4)

  • Children's Services and Education

    £75,000,000Won by SIGN Outcomes Partnerships LimitedWon by Social Finance LimitedWon by SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION

  • Public Health

    £75,000,000Won by SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATIONWon by SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited

  • Adult Social Care/Community Health

    £75,000,000Won by SIGN Outcomes Partnerships LimitedWon by Social Finance Limited

  • Skills and Productivity

    £75,000,000Won by Social Finance LimitedWon by SIGN Outcomes Partnerships LimitedWon by SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
15 January 2026
Questions by
27 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Banking and investment servicesProvision of services to the communityCommunity action programmeOther community, social and personal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£300,000,000
Award date
16 June 2026
Contract period
29 April 2026 → 29 April 2030
Winners
  • SIGN Outcomes Partnerships Limited
  • SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION
  • Social Finance Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    5 February 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    26 January 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    15 January 2026

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