--- title: "Provide Digital Audit and Action Plan Advice to Micro and SME's Under The 'Go Digital' Programme - Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1e0217d-23b2-40e2-8068-b7d5dbc9729d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1e0217d-23b2-40e2-8068-b7d5dbc9729d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1e0217d-23b2-40e2-8068-b7d5dbc9729d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1e0217d-23b2-40e2-8068-b7d5dbc9729d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-17" --- # Provide Digital Audit and Action Plan Advice to Micro and SME's Under The 'Go Digital' Programme - Framework Agreement Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1e0217d-23b2-40e2-8068-b7d5dbc9729d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1e0217d-23b2-40e2-8068-b7d5dbc9729d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1e0217d-23b2-40e2-8068-b7d5dbc9729d.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is seeking qualified advisors to participate in a tender titled "Provide Digital Audit and Action Plan Advice to Micro and SME's Under The 'Go Digital' Programme - Framework Agreement." This initiative, designated for the Business Services sector, aims to establish a framework to assist micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Norfolk with digital technology enhancement. The tender period concludes on 17 September 2021, with contracts anticipated to commence on 4 October 2021 and running until 3 October 2024. The procurement method used for this project is an open procedure above the threshold, with a total contract value of £250,000. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy, particularly those with expertise in digital marketing, to engage with micro and SMEs in Norfolk. Companies that operate within the Visitor Economy, Care sector, and food and drink production are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are identified as sectors needing considerable digital transition support. By joining this framework, businesses can expand their client base, though it is essential to note that no guaranteed work comes with the appointment. ## Notice Norfolk County Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for business advisor services to support Norfolk micro and SME's to improve their use of digital technology. We wish to create a pool of advisors under a Framework Agreement, 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 SME's to increase their use of digital technology successfully. Whilst this programme will be accessible to micro and SME's in Norfolk, regardless of sector, there will be an increased emphasis on attracting businesses from the Visitor Economy, Care sector and food and drink producers as have been shown to be in particular need of help. 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. To date 40% of our enquiries are related to digital marketing. 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. Price will not be evaluated as part of this process, as we will pay a fixed fee of PS40 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. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. Additional information: To apply to the Framework Agreement, you must be registered on in-tend. You can register by clicking this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b560063-b4e2-4a0b-8dcc-9747ce84a977 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 17 Aug 2021 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b560063-b4e2-4a0b-8dcc-9747ce84a977 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b560063-b4e2-4a0b-8dcc-9747ce84a977 17th August 2021 - 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/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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