---
title: "UK and international pallet carriage S486839"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fe08"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-07"
---

# UK and international pallet carriage S486839

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fe08

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UK and international pallet carriage S486839," categorised under courier services. The contract, awarded to Starlings Transport & Storage Limited, serves the region of UKH comprising Norfolk in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract commencing on 1st March 2025 and running until 31st March 2028. The procurement method employed in this process was a 'Below threshold - unknown', with a contract value of £60,000 (gross amount £72,000), officially signed on 28th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for logistics and transport businesses specialising in pallet carriage both within the UK and internationally. Large-scale providers, like Starlings Transport & Storage Limited, have demonstrated their capability in handling such services. This contract might attract businesses with robust infrastructure and expertise in logistics, particularly those aiming to enhance their portfolio with government contracts. The long-term nature of the contract provides stable revenue potential over a three-year period, making it an attractive opportunity for established logistics firms aiming to expand their operations.

## Notice

UK and international pallet carriage S486839 PS60,000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013375-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARLINGS TRANSPORT & STORAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 11:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013375-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013375-2025
  7th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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