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Gloucestershire Winter Covid Grant Scheme 2020/21

Gloucestershire County Council

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09 Jun 2021 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Gloucestershire Winter Covid Grant Scheme 2020/21", which falls under the services category, specifically related to child allowances. This tender involved the supply of essentials such as food, energy, and water bills as part of the Government Winter COVID fund. The procurement method employed was limited, utilising an award procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency linked to the unexpected COVID lockdown. The contract, valued at £1,100,000, was signed on 1st December 2020, and the related delivery addresses are within the UKK13 region, particularly in Gloucester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of essential services during emergency situations, particularly those capable of mobilising resources quickly. Companies specialising in social services, logistics, and essential goods provisioning would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. With experience in similar welfare contracts, such as those executed by Auriga Services Ltd, businesses can utilise their existing operational capabilities to respond rapidly to similar procurement needs from local authorities like Gloucestershire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gloucestershire Winter Covid Grant Scheme 2020/21

Notice Description

The supply of food, energy, water bills and other essentials under the Government Winter COVID fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of food, energy, water bills and other essentials for the COVID Winter Grant Scheme

Options: 4 months plus one month optional extension

Procurement Information

The council has awarded the contract in reliance on the grounds for making a direct contract award provided under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 the unforeseeability of the second COVID lockdown announced on 31st October 2020 led to a decision by Government to require Councils to distribute the COVID Winter Grant fund with effect from 1st December 2020. Notification of the said decision was not received by the Council until 8th November 2020, hence the council did not have sufficient time to undertake a procurement exercise and then mobilise and implement an alternative solution in the time available. Moreover, Auriga Ltd had operated the Council's Welfare Contract and assisted with the distribution of the Summer Emergency Assistance Grant for the council, in which case it already had in place the necessary resources and systems to provide the required services at short notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012949-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

75330000 - Family allowances

75340000 - Child allowances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Auriga Services Ltd

Further Information

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