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title: "Consultancy Services - to analyse the digital presence and capacity of SME retailers in market towns"
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# Consultancy Services - to analyse the digital presence and capacity of SME retailers in market towns

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6a89037-d5cf-491d-ace8-0074c7f0ea6f

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking consultancy services to assess the digital presence and skills of small and medium-sized retailers in market towns across Norfolk. The tender, titled "Consultancy Services - to analyse the digital presence and capacity of SME retailers in market towns," focuses on enhancing local businesses’ engagement with digital platforms. The open procurement process will close on 27th August 2021, with a contract value of £155,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022. Interested parties should refer to the published service specification for detailed requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultants specialising in digital marketing, business management, and economic research, particularly those focused on supporting small businesses. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in enhancing digital capabilities and advising on market strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete. With Norfolk County Council’s commitment to improve the digital landscape for local retailers, this procurement aims to foster a more robust economic environment for small enterprises in the region.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council wishes to procure consultancy services to assess the digital skills, selling web presence and social media competency of small and medium sized retailers in Norfolk's market towns. We would also like to assess the support and capacity for Local Investment Boards and Virtual Marketplaces in our market towns. Please note: Award of a contract is dependent on Norfolk County Council being awarded funding. We are asking that you apply for this contract at your own risk. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718413f8-4e81-4c28-9b02-108cdd100196 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718413f8-4e81-4c28-9b02-108cdd100196

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718413f8-4e81-4c28-9b02-108cdd100196
  29th July 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

## Provenance

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