Planning

Operation of Reuse Shops at Norwich North and Norwich South Recycling Centre - Norfolk County Council Soft Market Testing exercise

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Nov 2020 at 09:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is initiating a tender for the operation of reuse shops at the new Norwich North and Norwich South Recycling Centres, scheduled to open in Autumn 2021. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 1st December 2020. The project falls under the retail trade services industry category, specifically focusing on refuse recycling services, and is located in Norwich, East of England. Interested parties can register their interest by contacting the council before the deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for charities and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in operating reuse shops within recycling centres. Those businesses capable of managing the resale of around 250 tonnes of reusable materials annually at each site will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging with Norfolk County Council during the planned informal discussions, potential bidders can gain insights into the council's requirements and potentially secure a contract that supports both their growth and sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation of Reuse Shops at Norwich North and Norwich South Recycling Centre - Norfolk County Council Soft Market Testing exercise

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is developing two new recycling centres for Norwich due to open in Autumn 2021. Reuse shops will be based at each site enabling the resale of a variety of second-hand materials that are brought into recycling centres in usable condition. Norfolk County Council are keen to hear from charities who might be interested in operating one or both new reuse shops. The plans for the new recycling centres including reuse shops are available here: http://eplanning.norfolk.gov.uk/PlanAppDisp.aspx?AppNo=FUL/2020/0040 http://eplanning.norfolk.gov.uk/PlanAppDisp.aspx?AppNo=FUL/2020/0040 Elevations show the floor area and facilities at each shop. The shops are expected to handle approximately 250 tonnes of reusable materials per shop annually and have a designated parking area. This invitation has been issued purely as an information seeking exercise and any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A response to this advert does not guarantee an invitation to tender for any future services which the County Council may advertise, nor that it will procure any such services or accept any proposals offered. The County Council would welcome the opportunity to talk informally with individual organisations and will be available for meetings during the fortnight commencing December 7th via Zoom or MS Teams. Ideally charities should have previous experience of operating reuse shops based at recycling centres. For more information and to register your interest by December 1st please contact: waste.management@norfolk.gov.uk Kate Murrell, Waste Reduction and Recycling Manager Jenny Cross, Waste Reduction Officer, Martina Glason, Waste Reduction Officer Tel: 0344 800 8020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ce378b8-f870-4c38-bd17-d5342b0c7eb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a023bd4d-e727-4813-8f20-8fa4a3bbdc43
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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