Tender

NCS Programme Variation Design Partner for an Arts Themed Programme

NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE

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Tender

15 Mar 2019 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Citizen Service (NCS) is currently inviting tenders for the position of Design Partner for an Arts Themed Programme as part of its initiative to engage teenagers (aged 15-17) in impactful youth development activities. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and will be based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, North East, and South West England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline set for 1st April 2019. The expected contract duration is from 15th April 2019 to 31st December 2020, with a contract value of £100,000 and a minimum bid of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in design consultancy, youth education services, and training. Companies that cater to community services or have experience in programme development for youth engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can contribute to designing a unique arts-focused curriculum, enhancing their portfolio while fostering community engagement among young people across diverse localities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCS Programme Variation Design Partner for an Arts Themed Programme

Notice Description

National Citizen Service (NCS) is the country's fastest-growing youth movement, a rite of passage for all teenagers aged 15-17 to discover who they are and what they can do. Nearly 500,000 young people have already taken part. Find out more at www.ncsyes.co.uk NCS currently has the following opportunity for the provision of a design partner to design an Arts themed programme variation for the National Citizen Service Trust. The National Citizen Service Trust seeks to award a contract a specialist design partner to design a an arts-themed version of the standard NCS programme model that aims to attract a new audience of young people to take part in NCS. The design work of the arts model of NCS will start in April 2019 and iterations will continue to May 2020, with initial design pilots taking place in the Summer/Autumn 2019 and Summer 2020 school holidays. Design outputs will include, but not be limited to: - Programme and curriculum design for all phases of the NCS Programme - Recommendations and outlines of suitable venues and logistical considerations - Training and recruitment materials for young people and delivery staff The arts themed model will be designed for ages 16 - 17 years old (Year 11 and 12) and will be inclusive for all young people and comply with the Equality Act 2010. The model designed will follow the same structure as the standard NCS model, with the arts theme existing across all phases of delivery, including any pre and post programme activity. The arts model will need to achieve the same outcomes and impact for the young people as the standard programme. The model designed must be scalable and able to be delivered in all localities, regions, urbanities and ruralities, as well as all sizes of delivery partners and must be delivered within our current unit cost of the programme. For more information about the NCS programme, visit the NCS website: https://www.ncsyes.co.uk If you are interested in bidding for this opportunity, please register on the NCS Supplier Portal at https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk Once you are registered then click on 'ITTs open to all suppliers and then chose ITT_91 NCS Programme Variation Design Partner for an Arts Themed Programme, then click the 'express an interest' button to gain access to the relevant documents. If you are having technical difficulties with the system please contact Bravo Solutions by Phone: 0800 069 8630 or E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk If you are having trouble accessing the correct opportunity please email procurement@ncstrust.co.uk If you require further clarification regarding the opportunity please use the message function within the supplier portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0807a43-e778-42af-9429-355cb22c682f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11efd50-9b3f-45ac-bd28-adfb89cc9091
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79415200 - Design consultancy services

80310000 - Youth education services

80500000 - Training services

85322000 - Community action programme

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 1-2 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
NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W14 8DG
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Avonmore
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Further Information

Notice Documents

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