--- title: "Specialist Support Advisors to the Cultural Sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34a71ad8-057d-4c99-8419-477fe65903d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34a71ad8-057d-4c99-8419-477fe65903d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34a71ad8-057d-4c99-8419-477fe65903d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34a71ad8-057d-4c99-8419-477fe65903d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-06" --- # Specialist Support Advisors to the Cultural Sector Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34a71ad8-057d-4c99-8419-477fe65903d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34a71ad8-057d-4c99-8419-477fe65903d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34a71ad8-057d-4c99-8419-477fe65903d2.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Specialist Support Advisors to the Cultural Sector." This initiative focuses on providing targeted consultancy services to SMEs and start-ups in the cultural sector within the East of England. The open procedure for this procurement is underway, with the tender submission deadline set for 7 April 2017. The project is part of a broader service framework with an estimated budget of £112,200 but does not guarantee a minimum or maximum spend. The contract period will commence on 9 May 2017 and run until 30 September 2019. This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in business development consultancy services tailored to the cultural sector. Enterprises that offer innovative support to SMEs and start-ups will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. As the Norfolk County Council aims to foster an entrepreneurial approach, companies with expertise in strategic advisory services or operational support within the cultural industry will be in a strong position to compete for this framework agreement. ## Notice Norfolk County Council wishes to establish a framework agreement of specialist support advisors to deliver effective, targeted, specialist business support to SMEs and start-ups in the cultural sector, with the purpose of establishing an enterprising, entrepreneurial approach to growth. Successful applicants will be appointed to the framework agreement to provide specialist support advice in accordance with the service specification, together with the documents making up the Framework. There is no guarantee of business. The Council's total budget is PS112,200, however this does not represent a commitment to purchase the value stated, either as a minimum or a maximum, under the Framework. Orders placed off the framework will be awarded on an individual basis. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542cd380-b6fe-4187-ab57-ff9d00c67c8c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 May 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2017 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542cd380-b6fe-4187-ab57-ff9d00c67c8c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542cd380-b6fe-4187-ab57-ff9d00c67c8c 6th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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