Tender

Bid Writing Coaching Support

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2023 at 10:46

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03 Apr 2023 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is looking to procure bid writing coaching support for SMEs in Norfolk and Suffolk. The procurement process involves inviting providers to apply for inclusion on a list of pre-approved providers. Price evaluation is not part of this stage, with a fixed fee of £75 per hour for all project work. The tender period ends on 27th April 2023, and the contract period runs from 15th May 2023 to 14th April 2025. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services, with a focus on training services.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses offering bid writing coaching services to work with Norfolk County Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses located in the East of England region, specifically in Norfolk, would find this tender suitable for their growth objectives. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, providing an opening for interested parties to apply and potentially secure a long-term contract with the council.

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Notice Title

Bid Writing Coaching Support

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to procure bid writing coaches for SMEs in Norfolk and Suffolk. Our exact requirements are detailed below. At this stage we are inviting providers to apply to be included on a list of pre-approved providers. Price will not be evaluated as part of this process, as we will pay a fixed fee of PS75 per hour for all work on this project. Bid Writing Coaches already on the Innovation Grant Mentoring Project supplier list do not need to re-apply. Additional information: Please contact econdev@norfolk.gov.uk to obtain a copy of the application form. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc2cd14d-8af8-4439-987c-25f977553b84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ecf866-6c59-434e-8ab3-7dd3b94c3353
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2023 - 14 Apr 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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