Tender

Application form to be included in a preferred list of Providers to provide Mentoring Services

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Oct 2020 at 14:11

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06 Oct 2020 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently seeking applications to create a preferred list of providers for mentoring services aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East of England. This open procurement process, identified as “Innovation Grant Mentoring - Mentor Services,” is actively inviting potential providers until 5 pm on 27th October 2020, ahead of a project launch scheduled for late November. The preferred list will remain open for applications until 31st March 2021. Each contract will be awarded at a fixed fee of £100 per hour without a guarantee of work, following an open procedure below the procurement threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in coaching, training, or business organisation services to expand their reach and collaborate with Norfolk County Council. Candidates would ideally be small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary and community sector organisations that possess expertise in mentoring services. By joining the preferred provider list, selected businesses may not only secure contracts but also enhance their visibility within the public sector, driving growth through collaborative engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Application form to be included in a preferred list of Providers to provide Mentoring Services

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to procure mentors to deliver mentoring services to SMEs. Our exact requirements are detailed in the attached documents. 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 PS100 per hour for all work on this project. We will offer contracts with individual providers as required. There is no guarantee of any work or contracts being placed with you even if you are selected to join the preferred list. The list is open for applications until 5 pm on Wednesday, 31st March 2021, however, please note that the project is looking to appoint its first cohort of mentors in time for the project launch late in November. If you wish to support the project launch, we will need to receive your application no later than 5pm Tuesday, 27th October 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cc3920-c1bd-4e0a-8acd-54dae92d5eb9
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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79996000 - Business organisation services

79998000 - Coaching services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
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

Further Information

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