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Open order - Supply Staff - Responsive

NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Dec 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Open order - Supply Staff - Responsive" contract was led by Norwich City Services Limited, a sub-central government authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically dealing with the supply services of commercial or industrial workers. The contract has been awarded to Paragon Resource Solutions Ltd, a large supplier situated in the same region, UKH15. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and the contract commenced on 4th November 2025, concluding on 4th February 2026, with the signing date aligning with the start date.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the staffing industry, particularly those offering temporary or agency staff solutions, to engage with public authorities. As the nature of the contract is service-oriented and the procurement method employed favours responsiveness and direct allocation, businesses positioned to offer efficient and reliable staffing services would find it advantageous to participate in similar opportunities. The awarded contract to Paragon Resource Solutions highlights the potential for well-established suppliers to extend their reach into public sector engagements, assisting in growth and enhancing reputation within the industry. Businesses focusing on worker supply in the UK may consider leveraging such contracts to bolster their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Open order - Supply Staff - Responsive

Notice Description

Open order for Agency Supply Staff - Responsive

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079736-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 4 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
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
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARAGON RESOURCE SOLUTIONS

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