Tender

GC23-003 National Citizen Service 2022 Call for Expressions of Interest

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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Tender

29 Jun 2022 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company (GC) is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the National Citizen Service (NCS) 2022, titled "GC23-003 National Citizen Service 2022 Call for Expressions of Interest." This tender falls under the youth education services sector and aims to provide residential experiences for young people aged 15-17 in various regions across the United Kingdom, specifically the East Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire and Humber. The deadline for submitting Expression of Interest documents is Thursday, 7th July 2022, at 4pm, with the intended contract period starting on 6th January 2023 and ending on 30th June 2025. The procurement method being used for this tender is an open procedure, which is suitable for a broad range of suppliers.

This opportunity is particularly promising for businesses involved in youth services, personal development training, or transport provision, as the GC is seeking suppliers in categories such as End to End Delivery Partners, Specialist Suppliers, and Transport Providers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster inclusive participation. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance business growth by allowing successful bidders to establish long-term relationships within the public sector and contribute to the personal and social development of young people in the UK.

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Notice Title

GC23-003 National Citizen Service 2022 Call for Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

The Growth Company (GC) is an established managing partner for National Citizen Service (NCS). Commissioned by the National Citizen Service Trust (NCST), NCS brings together young people from different backgrounds, aged 15-17, to engage in a programme of activities encouraging personal, social, and civic development. GC intends to bid for the National Citizen Service (NCS) 2022 Residential Partner tender for delivery from 2023 in Lot 1 GC is seeking expressions of interest from organisations who can deliver and/or support the delivery of Residential Experiences for Lot 1 (for young people who live in the East Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire and Humber). We are specifically seeking Expressions of Interest for the following categories of supplier: i. End to End Delivery Partners - from recruitment of young people to completion of the residential experience, including delivery of activities covering one or more of the three objectives above. Excluding supply/delivery of accommodation, food, transport, adventurous activities. ii. Specialist Suppliers - call-off/spot-purchase of specialist recruitment support and/or session delivery linked to the three objectives. iii. Transport Providers - return transport of young people to residential experience locations. To respond to this opportunity, please register on the Growth Company Panacea e-tendering platform. You are required to complete a basic registration as a supplier on with Panacea at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth. Once registered, you will receive an email granting you access to the site where you will be able to download the EOI documents which contain instructions and information for your EOI response, including specification, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. Your application will be made on the Panacea Portal. GC will be hosting a Supplier Awareness webinar on Monday 4th July at 4pm, outlining the opportunity and the application process. The link to join is in the EOI document pack. The deadline for submission of your Questionnaires and linked documents is Thursday 7th July 2022 at 4pm Additional information: Please register on the Panacea portal to view the EOI documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480eb398-541a-40d9-80a0-093b69bb9a21
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

80310000 - Youth education services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 2-3 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
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
Kelly Edwards
Contact Email
kelly.edwards@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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