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title: "Provision of accommodation for vulnerable adults"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f460960d-2f8e-4977-a307-f0a33ca55817"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of accommodation for vulnerable adults

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f460960d-2f8e-4977-a307-f0a33ca55817

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the contract titled "Provision of accommodation for vulnerable adults," which is managed by Norfolk County Council. This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry category and is located in the East of England, specifically Norwich. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, following a limited procurement method conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £365,664, commenced on 1st November 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2025. The tender period ended on 31st October 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accommodation and support services for vulnerable populations. Given the specific nature of the requirement—expanding accommodation units from 24 to 32—it is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have relevant experience and capabilities. This contract can enable such businesses to contribute to essential social services while fostering growth through sustained engagement with the local government sector.

## 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 reasons. The services can only be provided by one provider. Norfolk County Council wished to expand provision of accommodation to vulnerable adults from 24 to 32 units at the same location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61fe9b2-675a-45c9-9017-f391ecff87e4 |
| 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 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £365,664 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,664 |
| 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 | ST MARTINS HOUSING TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61fe9b2-675a-45c9-9017-f391ecff87e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61fe9b2-675a-45c9-9017-f391ecff87e4
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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