Award

Handling and freight services

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 May 2020 at 15:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Norfolk County Council, which awarded a contract for handling and freight services aimed at importing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to Covid-19. The tender, titled "Handling and freight services," was classified under the freight transport agency services category (CPV code 63521000). This contract was initiated on 28 April 2020 and was completed by 14 May 2020, with a total value of £135,469.34. The procurement was conducted under the 'Other' method, allowing for the award without prior publication due to the urgency and necessity of the services during the pandemic.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for logistics and freight service providers who can respond quickly to urgent needs. Businesses that specialise in freight handling and those capable of efficiently transporting PPE would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Norfolk County Council's focus on rapid service delivery during critical times indicates that agility and reliability are crucial factors that could influence winning bids in such contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handling and freight services

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council had a requirement to purchase Personal Protective Equipment to protect staff and others against Covid-19. In order to import goods it required the services of a freight handling and logistics service. Norfolk County Council has purchased these services without prior publication in accordance with regulation 32 2(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015: (a) The services were necessary to purchase necessary personal protective equipment required by staff of the Council and those working in the front line in Norfolk to protect themselves and others against Covid-19 in accordance with Public Health England guidance and; (b) The goods were required urgently to protect workers from infection and to prevent spread of Covid-19 in Norfolk, hence freight handling and logistics services were required urgently, 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 personal protective equipment, was an event unforeseeable by the Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b30f765-dc3e-4b12-bb14-507629bc8468
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

63524000 - Transport document preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,469 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,469 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2020 - 14 May 2020 30 days
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

WOODLAND GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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