Tender

Specialist Support Advisors to the Cultural Sector

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2017 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Specialist Support Advisors to the Cultural Sector." This initiative focuses on providing targeted consultancy services to SMEs and start-ups in the cultural sector within the East of England. The open procedure for this procurement is underway, with the tender submission deadline set for 7 April 2017. The project is part of a broader service framework with an estimated budget of £112,200 but does not guarantee a minimum or maximum spend. The contract period will commence on 9 May 2017 and run until 30 September 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in business development consultancy services tailored to the cultural sector. Enterprises that offer innovative support to SMEs and start-ups will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. As the Norfolk County Council aims to foster an entrepreneurial approach, companies with expertise in strategic advisory services or operational support within the cultural industry will be in a strong position to compete for this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Support Advisors to the Cultural Sector

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to establish a framework agreement of specialist support advisors to deliver effective, targeted, specialist business support to SMEs and start-ups in the cultural sector, with the purpose of establishing an enterprising, entrepreneurial approach to growth. Successful applicants will be appointed to the framework agreement to provide specialist support advice in accordance with the service specification, together with the documents making up the Framework. There is no guarantee of business. The Council's total budget is PS112,200, however this does not represent a commitment to purchase the value stated, either as a minimum or a maximum, under the Framework. Orders placed off the framework will be awarded on an individual basis. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542cd380-b6fe-4187-ab57-ff9d00c67c8c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
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
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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