Tender

Business Assurance Framework

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2019 at 07:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the "Business Assurance Framework" tender, aimed at securing consultancy services in the area of business and management. This process is part of the council's effort to evaluate the commercial viability and business strategies of local authority companies and traded services. The tender was published on 1st April 2019, and submissions are due by 30th April 2019. The contract, once awarded, is scheduled to commence on 20th May 2019 and will run until 19th May 2021. The delivery address for the services will be in Norfolk, East of England, and this opportunity falls under the services category.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business assurance and strategic advisory services. Companies that focus on management consulting, particularly those experienced in conducting reviews, options appraisals, and due diligence activities would be well-positioned to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially appealing, as the procurement details indicate suitability for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Assurance Framework

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is establishing a framework with one supplier to provide the Council with delivery of reviews, options appraisals, assurance and due diligence activity as required regarding the commercial viability and business strategy of current and proposed local authority companies, traded services, non-financial investments and asset acquisitions and disposals and provision of advice if requested on business positioning, marketing and pricing. Additional information: 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/d0dae616-4031-4034-b827-fa901ae1065d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2019 - 19 May 2021 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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