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Digital Audit and Action Plan Advice to Micro and SMEs

Norfolk County Council

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04 Feb 2025 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of digital audit and action plan advice services to support micro and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Norfolk, under an active framework agreement. This procurement, initiated on 4th February 2025 and closing on 17th March 2025, falls within the "Business development consultancy services" industry category. The framework aims to establish a pool of advisors who will be paid a fixed fee of £50 per hour, working for up to nine hours per client to help them enhance digital technology usage. The process is being conducted electronically via the Council's e-procurement system, and the contract duration is set for 1,080 days (approximately three years).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms and individual advisors with expertise in digital technology and experience across various business sectors. By joining the pool of advisors, businesses can engage with a diverse range of micro and SMEs, facilitating digital transformation and strengthening their consultancy portfolio. The open procurement method ensures a wide range of participants, with up to 50 advisors being selected to provide their services. This programme is designed to support regional economic development, making it an ideal opportunity for local consultancy firms looking to expand their client base and expertise in digital advisory services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Audit and Action Plan Advice to Micro and SMEs

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement of business advisor services to support Norfolk micro and SMEs to improve their use of digital technology.Price will not be evaluated as part of this process, as we will pay a fixed fee of PS50 per hour (+VAT) for all work on this project. It is expected that you will work for the full nine hours allocated to each client. No additional costs can be added to this rate. There is no guarantee of work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We wish to create a new pool of advisors who have experience of working across a range of sectors who can provide broad business based support but specifically, detailed digital advice to help micro and SMEs to increase their use of digital technology successfully. This programme will be accessible to micro and SMEs in Norfolk, regardless of sector.Because of the diverse nature of businesses, we expect to attract to the programme, we require a range of advisors with different digital specialisms so that we can match programme clients with the most relevant expertise. Whilst we hope to match all advisors joining the pool with more than one business coming through the programme, we cannot guarantee this and there is no automatic guarantee of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003602-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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