--- title: "The Growth Company National Citizen Service 2019 Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Framework Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b78d0673-b076-47f8-9864-bc9244713d81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b78d0673-b076-47f8-9864-bc9244713d81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b78d0673-b076-47f8-9864-bc9244713d81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b78d0673-b076-47f8-9864-bc9244713d81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2019-07-17" --- # The Growth Company National Citizen Service 2019 Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Framework Opportunity Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b78d0673-b076-47f8-9864-bc9244713d81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b78d0673-b076-47f8-9864-bc9244713d81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b78d0673-b076-47f8-9864-bc9244713d81.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is seeking tenders for "The Growth Company National Citizen Service 2019 Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Framework Opportunity" in the education and training services sector. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 16:00 on Wednesday, 31st July 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd September 2019 and will last until 19th December 2025, focusing on delivering end-to-end services for the National Citizens Service programme in the North West of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business capabilities within the North West region. Organisations that can provide comprehensive delivery of education and training services are particularly well-suited to respond. Participation could lead to additional contracts throughout the duration of the framework, supporting sustained growth and market presence in the education sector. ## Notice The Growth Company (GC) has been confirmed as the North West Management Partner (Prime Contractor) of the National Citizens Service (NCS). Since contract award we have identified gaps in our supply chain due to; * Partners no longer going forward in the supply chain * A reduction in the volume of contracted places delivered by GC In addition to filling these gaps GC are also taking this opportunity to build a framework of potential providers. We are seeking submissions from organisations who can deliver end to end delivery of the NCS programme in the North West (NW). Any submitted responses will be reviewed and scored to establish a shortlist of partners. Potential suppliers will also need to satisfactorily complete a due diligence process. We are pleased to invite you to submit a tender response to fill the current gaps in our supply chain and an opportunity to join our GC National Citizens Service (NCS) Provider Framework. This framework will cover future opportunities within our current Prime NCS contract across the NW. This framework will be for providers of end to end delivery. To participate in our framework opportunity and to be considered for contracts let through this, you will first need to register/ log in to The Growth Company Intend system at the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Once logged in you will need to express interest and complete the response found at the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/75 (this can also be found under 'Current Tenders' when you log into Intend. Submissions must be made in the required format and be returned by 16:00 Wednesday 31st July 2019. Any submissions received after the specified deadline will not be accepted. This is automated on the In-Tend platform therefore you are encouraged to allow adequate time to upload your bid. Please do not email your response; any submissions received by email will be rejected unless agreed in advance due to any technical difficulties with the In-Tend portal. If you have any questions about this process, please use the In-tend platform to correspond with GC. We very much look forward to receiving your response and would like to thank you for your interest in working with us. Thank You Jemma Johnstone Head of Performance and Supply Chain ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e9d6b8-816b-49c6-9eb5-18314763c2f5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 19 Dec 2025 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2019 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e9d6b8-816b-49c6-9eb5-18314763c2f5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e9d6b8-816b-49c6-9eb5-18314763c2f5 17th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Please apply by registering on our In-Tend Procurement portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/75 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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