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title: "Business Assurance Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d27f82cf-2c1f-410f-b0e6-b777114cac33"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-04-01"
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# Business Assurance Framework

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d27f82cf-2c1f-410f-b0e6-b777114cac33

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the "Business Assurance Framework" tender, aimed at securing consultancy services in the area of business and management. This process is part of the council's effort to evaluate the commercial viability and business strategies of local authority companies and traded services. The tender was published on 1st April 2019, and submissions are due by 30th April 2019. The contract, once awarded, is scheduled to commence on 20th May 2019 and will run until 19th May 2021. The delivery address for the services will be in Norfolk, East of England, and this opportunity falls under the services category.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business assurance and strategic advisory services. Companies that focus on management consulting, particularly those experienced in conducting reviews, options appraisals, and due diligence activities would be well-positioned to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially appealing, as the procurement details indicate suitability for SMEs.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council is establishing a framework with one supplier to provide the Council with delivery of reviews, options appraisals, assurance and due diligence activity as required regarding the commercial viability and business strategy of current and proposed local authority companies, traded services, non-financial investments and asset acquisitions and disposals and provision of advice if requested on business positioning, marketing and pricing. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dae616-4031-4034-b827-fa901ae1065d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2019 - 19 May 2021 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dae616-4031-4034-b827-fa901ae1065d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dae616-4031-4034-b827-fa901ae1065d
  1st April 2019 - 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

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