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Norfolk Assistance Scheme Framework Agreement

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2023 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is renewing its Norfolk Assistance Scheme framework agreement, aiming to provide goods for vulnerable adults to set up their home. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on May 25, 2023, and a contract period starting on July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2026. The industry category is furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances, and cleaning products, located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender by Norfolk County Council for the Norfolk Assistance Scheme presents an opportunity for suppliers of white goods, household furnishings and items to support vulnerable adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement process is open and tailored towards providers assisting in setting up homes for those in need within the specified location and industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norfolk Assistance Scheme Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council (NCC) is renewing its existing Norfolk Assistance Scheme framework agreement. NCC introduced a Local Assistance Scheme in April 2013 in response to the abolition of part of the Discretionary Social Fund scheme administered by the DWP. It replaced Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans, but no new statutory powers were introduced. NCC is tendering a framework agreement for suppliers to fulfil issuing reused white goods, household furnishings and other household items and requirements of the Norfolk Assistance Scheme (NAS). To support the Council's objectives, NCC requires providers who assist vulnerable adults with goods for setting up a home. Full details can be found in the Service Specification. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc6e495-b2de-481a-90fc-65caa4fd69a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
NORFOLK
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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