Award

Open order for Agency Staff

NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Norwich City Services Limited, a public authority classified as sub-central government, involved an open order for agency staff, specifically targeting the supply services of commercial or industrial workers. This contract is located in the East of England, specifically Norwich, under the UKH15 region. Having progressed to the Award stage, the contract was signed on 3rd December 2025, with a completion date set for 3rd February 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct and conducted below the threshold, without competition. The successful supplier for this service contract is GAP Personnel Holdings Limited.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing agency staff services. Companies that supply commercial or industrial workers are particularly well-suited for this type of procurement. The opportunity to compete within the service industry, especially for large-scale organisations, can lead to business growth and expansion in new geographical locations such as the UKH15 region. Additionally, understanding the procurement dynamics of public authorities, especially those operating below threshold levels without competition, can offer strategic insights for potential future collaborations and contract acquisitions.

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Notice Title

Open order for Agency Staff

Notice Description

Open order for Agency Staff - Direct Labour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060017
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000672-2026
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ncslprocurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GAP PERSONNEL HOLDINGS LIMTED

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