Award

Invitation to Quote to provide research and consultation with BAME communities

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2021 at 09:01

Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2021 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has recently awarded a contract for £8,660 (GBP) to the University of Northampton for research and consultation with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, aimed at understanding their tourism preferences. This procurement process was classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and followed a limited competitive quotation method. The contract is set to run from 15 March 2021 to 14 March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 26 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, community engagement, and tourism consultancy, particularly those with experience in working with diverse cultural groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, facilitating growth by developing tailored tourism products that meet the needs of BAME communities in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote to provide research and consultation with BAME communities

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to enter into a contract with a provider to carry out research and engagement with BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities. EXPERIENCE seeks to commission research and consultation with BAME communities to find out if there are any reasons/trends etc as to why the BAME community are not visiting certain areas for holidays or tourism. Data gathered will inform off-season experiential tourism product development, to ensure a new offer reflects the needs/interests of BAME communities. Further details are in the attached documents, which includes information on how to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6168c6d1-fa31-4cee-a6c8-2a8b3ea6db18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da01f8c6-72e2-4948-8ed2-7ff84a54ec71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.hall@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

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