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title: "Invitation to Quote to provide research and consultation with BAME communities"
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# Invitation to Quote to provide research and consultation with BAME communities

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6168c6d1-fa31-4cee-a6c8-2a8b3ea6db18

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has recently awarded a contract for £8,660 (GBP) to the University of Northampton for research and consultation with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, aimed at understanding their tourism preferences. This procurement process was classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and followed a limited competitive quotation method. The contract is set to run from 15 March 2021 to 14 March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 26 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, community engagement, and tourism consultancy, particularly those with experience in working with diverse cultural groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, facilitating growth by developing tailored tourism products that meet the needs of BAME communities in the East of England.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council wishes to enter into a contract with a provider to carry out research and engagement with BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities. EXPERIENCE seeks to commission research and consultation with BAME communities to find out if there are any reasons/trends etc as to why the BAME community are not visiting certain areas for holidays or tourism. Data gathered will inform off-season experiential tourism product development, to ensure a new offer reflects the needs/interests of BAME communities. Further details are in the attached documents, which includes information on how to apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da01f8c6-72e2-4948-8ed2-7ff84a54ec71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,660 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da01f8c6-72e2-4948-8ed2-7ff84a54ec71
- 5 Feb 2021 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39331619-dc98-414c-963d-052dae11e49f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da01f8c6-72e2-4948-8ed2-7ff84a54ec71
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39331619-dc98-414c-963d-052dae11e49f
  5th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca5e1204-5f93-443b-bcdd-3ba7d57d468e
  Invitation to quote and details of requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/610f1020-effb-41f4-bd1b-7d1c7a3446b8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02bce32c-b47e-4dc7-9f6e-4fb62c7434e0

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