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title: "Catering service for residents in short-term accommodation units"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-19"
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# Catering service for residents in short-term accommodation units

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1b38fbc-9e8f-4b74-bcde-e34ee978b581

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council seeking a catering service for residents in short-term accommodation units. This contract, valued at £529,522.80 and classified under catering services, was awarded on 26th February 2021 and is set to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method was a limited procedure through a negotiated process without prior publication, as competition was absent due to the nature of the services required. The delivery location for this service is within the East of England, specifically in Norwich, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and food service industry, particularly those that specialise in providing tailored services to vulnerable populations or care facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on community-oriented service provision and the limited competition involved.

## Notice

The award of the contract is lawful in accordance with regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) as competition is absent for the following reason. The meals are to be provided as part of the care and support. The services can only be provided by one provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae35722-9f8d-4ddd-bb76-4fdd89248bc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £529,522 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £529,522 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRY KITCHEN FOODS NORFOLK (CKFN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae35722-9f8d-4ddd-bb76-4fdd89248bc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae35722-9f8d-4ddd-bb76-4fdd89248bc3
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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