Tender

The Growth Company National Citizen Service 2019 Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Framework Opportunity (2ND RELEASE)

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

23 Dec 2019 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company Limited is currently inviting tenders for "The Growth Company National Citizen Service 2019 Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Framework Opportunity (2ND RELEASE)" in the education and training services industry. This procurement process, classified under services, is at the tender stage and aims to establish a framework of delivery partners for the National Citizens Service in the North West region of England. Interested parties must submit their bids by 09:30 on Friday, 17th January 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd February 2020 and will run until 19th December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering end-to-end NCS programmes or recruitment activities in non-mainstream schools. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Partnering with The Growth Company could facilitate growth and extend market reach for organisations equipped for these specialised services, paving the way for future collaborations and projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Growth Company National Citizen Service 2019 Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Framework Opportunity (2ND RELEASE)

Notice Description

The Growth Company (GC) is the Management Partner (Prime Contractor) in the North West region for the National Citizens Service (NCS) contract. Since contract award we have built a framework of potential partners in the North West who would like to partner with GC on NCS in the NW. This is the second release of the Framework. This ITT is to seek interest in two areas. 1. Those delivery partner who can deliver end to end delivery of the NCS programme in the North West (NW) and would like to be on our framework for potential growth / contingency delivery partners for summer 2020 and beyond (existing successful framework providers do not need to re-apply) 2. Those delivery partners who would like to submit an EOI and can deliver recruitment activity in schools (particularly non mainstream, i.e. SEN, PRU etc) and drive recruitment from non-school links Any submitted responses will be reviewed and scored to establish a shortlist of partners. Potential suppliers will also need to satisfactorily pass a due diligence process. The tender documents contain Instructions and Information for Tendering, Specification of Requirements, Questionnaires to be completed and indicative Contract Conditions. We welcome bids for individual or multiple geographical areas. There is no limit in the number of areas you can apply for. Submissions must be made in the required format and be returned by 09:30 Friday 17th January 2020. Any submissions received after the specified deadline will not be accepted. This is automated on the In-Tend platform therefore you are encouraged to allow adequate time to upload your bid. Please do not email your response; any submissions received by email will be rejected unless agreed in advance due to any technical difficulties with the In-Tend portal. The Growth Company does not guarantee to call off any specific work during the term of the Framework, & a place on to the Framework is not a guarantee of any awarded contracts. If you have any questions about this process, please use the In-tend platform to correspond with GC. If you require further assistance in respect of the In Tend system, please contact the In-tend support team at support@in-tend.com or telephone on 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065. We very much look forward to receiving your response and would like to thank you for your interest in working with us. Thank You Jemma Johnstone Head of Performance and Supply Chain

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b853ee1-4465-4e29-8d7a-e3d107970d5d
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and 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
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 19 Dec 2025 Over 5 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
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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