--- title: "GC23-003 National Citizen Service 2022 Call for Expressions of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2022-06-29" --- # GC23-003 National Citizen Service 2022 Call for Expressions of Interest Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401.json) ## Summary The Growth Company (GC) is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the National Citizen Service (NCS) 2022, titled "GC23-003 National Citizen Service 2022 Call for Expressions of Interest." This tender falls under the youth education services sector and aims to provide residential experiences for young people aged 15-17 in various regions across the United Kingdom, specifically the East Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire and Humber. The deadline for submitting Expression of Interest documents is Thursday, 7th July 2022, at 4pm, with the intended contract period starting on 6th January 2023 and ending on 30th June 2025. The procurement method being used for this tender is an open procedure, which is suitable for a broad range of suppliers. This opportunity is particularly promising for businesses involved in youth services, personal development training, or transport provision, as the GC is seeking suppliers in categories such as End to End Delivery Partners, Specialist Suppliers, and Transport Providers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster inclusive participation. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance business growth by allowing successful bidders to establish long-term relationships within the public sector and contribute to the personal and social development of young people in the UK. ## Notice The Growth Company (GC) is an established managing partner for National Citizen Service (NCS). Commissioned by the National Citizen Service Trust (NCST), NCS brings together young people from different backgrounds, aged 15-17, to engage in a programme of activities encouraging personal, social, and civic development. GC intends to bid for the National Citizen Service (NCS) 2022 Residential Partner tender for delivery from 2023 in Lot 1 GC is seeking expressions of interest from organisations who can deliver and/or support the delivery of Residential Experiences for Lot 1 (for young people who live in the East Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire and Humber). We are specifically seeking Expressions of Interest for the following categories of supplier: i. End to End Delivery Partners - from recruitment of young people to completion of the residential experience, including delivery of activities covering one or more of the three objectives above. Excluding supply/delivery of accommodation, food, transport, adventurous activities. ii. Specialist Suppliers - call-off/spot-purchase of specialist recruitment support and/or session delivery linked to the three objectives. iii. Transport Providers - return transport of young people to residential experience locations. To respond to this opportunity, please register on the Growth Company Panacea e-tendering platform. You are required to complete a basic registration as a supplier on with Panacea at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth. Once registered, you will receive an email granting you access to the site where you will be able to download the EOI documents which contain instructions and information for your EOI response, including specification, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. Your application will be made on the Panacea Portal. GC will be hosting a Supplier Awareness webinar on Monday 4th July at 4pm, outlining the opportunity and the application process. The link to join is in the EOI document pack. The deadline for submission of your Questionnaires and linked documents is Thursday 7th July 2022 at 4pm Additional information: Please register on the Panacea portal to view the EOI documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480eb398-541a-40d9-80a0-093b69bb9a21 | | 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 | 29 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 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 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80570000 - Personal development training services - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 29 Jun 2022 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480eb398-541a-40d9-80a0-093b69bb9a21 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480eb398-541a-40d9-80a0-093b69bb9a21 29th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Link to e-procurement portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e538b17f-6df2-4587-80b9-6957adc8f401. 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