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Consultancy Services - to analyse the digital presence and capacity of SME retailers in market towns

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2021 at 15:49

Tender

29 Jul 2021 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is conducting a tender for consultancy services aimed at analysing the digital presence and capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Norfolk's market towns. The procurement process falls under the open procedure, with a total budget of £155,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, and submissions must be received by 27th August 2021. This initiative aims to evaluate the e-commerce capabilities and social media skills of retailers and is linked to the Sustainable Towns Innovating Norfolk’s Growth programme.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to digital strategies, e-commerce, and market analysis, particularly those with experience in working with SMEs. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in enhancing digital skills and online presence are encouraged to participate, as the outputs from this project will inform future initiatives aimed at boosting the digital capabilities of retailers within the market towns of Norfolk.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services - to analyse the digital presence and capacity of SME retailers in market towns

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wished to procure consultancy services to assess the digital skills, selling web presence and social media competency of small and medium sized retailers in Norfolk's market towns. We would also like to assess the support and capacity for Local Investment Boards and Virtual Marketplaces in our market towns.Award of a contract was dependent on Norfolk County Council being awarded funding. We asked that those applying for this contract did so at their own risk.We were not able to award a contract as we were not successful in being awarded funding

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council was unsuccessful in being awarded the funding for this project. No award was made.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cde4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027726-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1DH
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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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