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Award

19 Aug 2021 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council seeking a catering service for residents in short-term accommodation units. This contract, valued at £529,522.80 and classified under catering services, was awarded on 26th February 2021 and is set to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method was a limited procedure through a negotiated process without prior publication, as competition was absent due to the nature of the services required. The delivery location for this service is within the East of England, specifically in Norwich, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and food service industry, particularly those that specialise in providing tailored services to vulnerable populations or care facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on community-oriented service provision and the limited competition involved.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Catering service for residents in short-term accommodation units

Notice Description

The award of the contract is lawful in accordance with regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) as competition is absent for the following reason. The meals are to be provided as part of the care and support. The services can only be provided by one provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1b38fbc-9e8f-4b74-bcde-e34ee978b581
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae35722-9f8d-4ddd-bb76-4fdd89248bc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£529,522 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£529,522 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Country Kitchen Foods Norfolk (CKFN) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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