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Supplies of Emergency Food

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2020 at 09:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of emergency food was initiated by Norfolk County Council, located in Norwich, England. This contracting authority aimed to address urgent needs resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic by providing essential food packages to extremely vulnerable individuals in the region. The procurement was executed without prior publication, adhering to regulation 32 2(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 due to the unforeseen circumstances. The award was granted to NORSE EASTERN LIMITED for a total value of £58,207.62, commencing from 6th April 2020 and concluding on 26th May 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food supply and distribution to engage in public procurement, especially those capable of responding to urgent requests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on logistics and emergency supply chains would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The context of the tender also highlights potential avenues for growth in sectors related to emergency provisions and community support initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplies of Emergency Food

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council required an urgent supply of foodstuffs. Norfolk County Council has purchased these goods without prior publication in accordance with regulation 32 2(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015: (a) The goods were necessary packages of food required by extremely vulnerable people in Norfolk as required by Central Government, and; (b) The goods were required urgently to protect extremely vulnerable people from infection and to prevent spread of Covid-19 in Norfolk and therefore the time limits for the open or restricted procedure or competitive procedures with negotiation could not be complied with and; (c) Covid-19 and therefore, the requirement for emergency food supplies for extremely vulnerable people, was an event unforeseeable by the Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-203f28db-df53-4a15-a21f-4bafd87d6988
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c164b79-22e3-42c8-a247-a7785e8e91c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with regulation 32 2(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,207 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,207 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2020 - 26 May 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORSE EASTERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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