--- title: "National Citizen Service 2018 Call for Expressions of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e27cbc1-a92b-42b5-8d2b-f1058b838596" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e27cbc1-a92b-42b5-8d2b-f1058b838596" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e27cbc1-a92b-42b5-8d2b-f1058b838596.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e27cbc1-a92b-42b5-8d2b-f1058b838596.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2018-09-28" --- # National Citizen Service 2018 Call for Expressions of Interest Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e27cbc1-a92b-42b5-8d2b-f1058b838596 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e27cbc1-a92b-42b5-8d2b-f1058b838596) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e27cbc1-a92b-42b5-8d2b-f1058b838596.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is seeking expressions of interest for the National Citizen Service (NCS) 2018, focusing on education and training services in the North West and Yorkshire & Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a critical engagement deadline set for 12:00 pm on 10th October 2018. Interested parties must register on the In-Tend portal and submit their responses to participate in this opportunity. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach in youth services and community engagement. Businesses that specialise in youth work, educational services, or social and community support would be particularly well-suited to bid, as the Growth Company aims to forge partnerships with grassroots organisations that can effectively deliver the NCS programme. ## Notice National Citizen Service 2018 Call for Expressions of Interest The Growth Company is a large not-for-profit social enterprise founded with the core aim of improving lives. We work with around 100,000 people and 30,000 businesses each year to create opportunities and deliver significant social and economic impact across each of the local communities we serve. Over the last year we have been developing a new offer for a future National Citizenship Service. We have worked closely with young people, parents, employers, academics, local authorities and leading experts to re-imagine how this rite-of-passage service could reach more young people and deliver a bigger impact. Now the service re-commissioning is underway we are looking to forge meaningful delivery partnerships with the best grass roots and specialist youth organisations. We are intending to bid for the National Citizen Service (NCS) as a management partner in the following areas: * North West * Yorkshire & Humber GC is seeking submissions from organisations who can deliver and/or support the delivery in the North West and/or Yorkshire & Humber. Any submitted responses will be reviewed and scored to establish a shortlist of subcontractors and partners. If you want to apply to become an NCS supplier of GC, please follow the below steps. Step 1: Register on our In-Tend portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home To use the Growth Company In-Tend site, you need to complete a basic registration as a supplier on the In-tend Supplier Platform. Note that all mandatory fields (highlighted in yellow on the In-Tend Portal) must be completed in order to register your organisation. Step 2: Submit your response for the 'People Services Partner Network' by completing the simple questionnaire, which can be found under the 'Tenders' tab and by clicking 'Current'. This questionnaire is for information only. Once complete you will be accepted to join on the 'People Services Partner Network'. Step 3: Download the National Citizen Service 2018 Call for Expressions of Interest Documentation by clicking the 'View Details' button on the Partner Network. You will then be able to click on the opportunity. The documentation provides key instructions and information for submitting your response and evaluation criteria. Complete the required documents and submit via the In-Tend Portal. The deadline for completion is 12:00pm on Wednesday 10th October 2018. Any submissions received after this time will not be accepted. This is automated on the In-Tend platform therefore you are encouraged to allow adequate time to upload your submission documentation. Please do not email your tender response, any submissions received by email will be rejected. If you are having any trouble and require assistance then please contact Steven Martland at busdev@growthco.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d21cbf-acc8-4e55-b0a1-acacf20276fe | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2018 at 15:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d21cbf-acc8-4e55-b0a1-acacf20276fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d21cbf-acc8-4e55-b0a1-acacf20276fe 28th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43d50322-4728-4bdd-b5b5-ecebf72b9ba2 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home In-Tend Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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