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Open Order - Agency Supply Staff

NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED

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08 May 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The recently concluded procurement process, initiated on 6th March 2026, has awarded a contract for agency supply staff services by Norwich City Services Limited, a public authority based in Norwich, UK. The tender, titled "Open Order - Agency Supply Staff", falls under the services category and involves the supply of commercial or industrial workers in the UKH15 region. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and completed without competition. The associated contract was signed on the same day as the start date, and it concluded on 6th May 2026. The total gross value of the contract reached £48,000, whilst the net value was £40,000.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing and recruitment, particularly those experienced in providing commercial or industrial labour. Since the procurement method bypassed competitive bidding, it demonstrates Norwich City Services Limited’s streamlined approach to contract awards, potentially indicating a preference for existing relationships or a quick turnaround requirement. SMEs, like Paragon Resource Solutions Ltd, which won the contract, can find prospects in such public procurements due to their agility and capability to fulfil direct labour demands efficiently.

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Notice Title

Open Order - Agency Supply Staff

Notice Description

Open Order for Agency Supply Staff - Direct Labour - Responsive Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069419
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042252-2026
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
SME

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
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 6 May 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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