---
title: "Norfolk Assistance Scheme Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a451"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-10"
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# Norfolk Assistance Scheme Framework Agreement

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a451

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the Norfolk Assistance Scheme framework agreement, which aims to provide reused white goods, household furnishings, and other household items within the furniture and domestic appliances industry category. The procurement stage was marked as "complete," with a contract value of £2,500,000 signed on 7th July 2023. The Council is the buying organization located in Norwich, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was awarded to four suppliers: Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney, First Move Furnishaid Ltd, Hughes TV & Audio Limited, and The Benjamin Foundation.

Businesses specializing in supplying furniture, furnishings, and domestic appliances, particularly those focusing on reused and second-hand goods, would find opportunities for growth in participating in tenders like the Norfolk Assistance Scheme. The Council's requirement for providers who assist vulnerable adults with goods for setting up a home opens avenues for SMEs and large-scale businesses in the goods sector. Further, the contract's framework agreement structure, with a possible extension option, allows businesses to establish longer-term partnerships with the Norfolk County Council, enhancing growth prospects and creating a stable revenue stream.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council (NCC) has appointed suppliers to its Norfolk Assistance Scheme framework agreement. NCC introduced a Local Assistance Scheme in April 2013 in response to the abolition of part of the Discretionary Social Fund scheme administered by the DWP. It replaced Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans, but no new statutory powers were introduced.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council (NCC) has appointed suppliers to its Norfolk Assistance Scheme framework agreement. NCC introduced a Local Assistance Scheme in April 2013 in response to the abolition of part of the Discretionary Social Fund scheme administered by the DWP. It replaced Community Care Grants and Crisis Loans, but no new statutory powers were introduced.NCC let a framework agreement for suppliers to fulfil issuing reused white goods, household furnishings and other household items and requirements of the Norfolk Assistance Scheme (NAS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019571-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | EMMAUS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY; FIRST MOVE FURNISHAID; HUGHES TV & AUDIO; THE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019571-2023
- 13 Apr 2023 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010612-2023
- 9 Feb 2023 at 13:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004023-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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