Tender

Local Assistance Scheme for Norfolk

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Mar 2017 at 09:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is currently seeking providers for the "Local Assistance Scheme for Norfolk", a project aimed at supporting vulnerable adults through innovative solutions, including call handling and the fulfilment of essential goods and services across the East of England. The tender is classified under the administration services category (CPV 75100000), with a budget of £290,000. The open procurement process is set to close on 7 April 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 July 2017 and run until 30 June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing essential support services. Businesses with expertise in call centre operations and those that can effectively manage discretionary funds to assist individuals in hardship situations would be particularly well-suited to apply. Additionally, firms with innovative approaches towards the reuse and recycling of household goods are encouraged to participate, reflecting the Council's commitment to sustainability and community support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Assistance Scheme for Norfolk

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council requires a provider with call handling capabilities and the ability to arrange the fulfilment of goods and services on a county-wide basis to oversee its Local Assistance Scheme. In order to support the Council's objectives, it requires a provider who can demonstrate innovative ways of supporting vulnerable adults with setting up home and/or with emergency payments due to unforeseen circumstances or emergencies. The Council is particularly keen to promote the reuse and recycling of household goods whilst ensuring a consistent service is provided across the county. Any provider will need to ensure a full understanding of the Council's objectives in administering the Scheme and should be able to demonstrate its ability to manage a discretionary fund within predetermined parameters whilst not being bound by those parameters in particular cases of hardship.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5fef091-c703-48f1-b0f0-c2b521f62f80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c92605-4468-44ea-8640-12b8c5926989
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 1-2 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
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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