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Gloucestershire Delivery of the Government Household Support Fund (HSF) Grant

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Dec 2021 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Gloucestershire Delivery of the Government Household Support Fund (HSF) Grant', a service contract within the 'Child allowances' sector. This contract focuses on providing essential services such as food, energy, and water bills from 6th October 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a limited award procedure due to extreme urgency, necessitating the immediate provision of these services without the usual call for competition. The award was made to Auriga Services Ltd, with the contract date signed on 6th April 2021, further indicating the need for rapid implementation in response to unforeseen government directives.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of essential services like food and utilities, particularly those with existing infrastructure capable of swift mobilisation. Companies that specialise in service delivery within the social support sector or those that are experienced in managing similar emergency or government-funded projects may find this tender especially appealing. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their market presence and foster growth by aligning with government objectives aimed at supporting vulnerable communities.

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Notice Title

Gloucestershire Delivery of the Government Household Support Fund (HSF) Grant

Notice Description

The supply of food, energy, water bills and other essentials for the Gloucestershire Delivery of the Government Household Support Fund (HSF) Grant - 6th October 2021 up to 31st March 2022

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of food, energy, water bills and other essentials for the Gloucestershire Delivery of the Government Household Support Fund (HSF) Grant - 6th October 2021 up to 31st March 2022.

Procurement Information

The direct contract award to Auriga Service Ltd is justified under Regulation 32(2)(c) PCRs because, for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by unforeseeable events (i.e., the unforeseeability of the decision by Government on 6th October 2021 requiring the council to ensure that the above-mentioned services were operational as soon as possible) it would not have been possible to comply with the time limits for conducting a regulated procurement process, nor would it have been possible to implement an alternative solution and then mobilise appropriate resources in the time available. Moreover, Auriga Ltd has distributed the funds for the Government's previous two Local Support Grants (in respect of the periods 17th April 2021 to 20th June 2021 and 21st June 2021 to 30th September 2021), in which case it already had in place the necessary resources and systems to provide the required services at short notice. Accordingly, given the need to proceed at pace, it is necessary to begin with utilising existing provision to deliver this support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0303f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031865-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

75330000 - Family allowances

75340000 - Child allowances

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
commercialservicescentralmailbox@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452328632

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
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

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