Award

UK and international pallet carriage S486839

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UK and international pallet carriage S486839," categorised under courier services. The contract, awarded to Starlings Transport & Storage Limited, serves the region of UKH comprising Norfolk in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract commencing on 1st March 2025 and running until 31st March 2028. The procurement method employed in this process was a 'Below threshold - unknown', with a contract value of £60,000 (gross amount £72,000), officially signed on 28th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for logistics and transport businesses specialising in pallet carriage both within the UK and internationally. Large-scale providers, like Starlings Transport & Storage Limited, have demonstrated their capability in handling such services. This contract might attract businesses with robust infrastructure and expertise in logistics, particularly those aiming to enhance their portfolio with government contracts. The long-term nature of the contract provides stable revenue potential over a three-year period, making it an attractive opportunity for established logistics firms aiming to expand their operations.

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Notice Title

UK and international pallet carriage S486839

Notice Description

UK and international pallet carriage S486839 PS60,000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013375-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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