--- title: "Invitation to Quote to Provide a Facilitator for Business Workshops" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6eb1717-2bb8-40b6-988e-888be42122e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6eb1717-2bb8-40b6-988e-888be42122e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6eb1717-2bb8-40b6-988e-888be42122e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6eb1717-2bb8-40b6-988e-888be42122e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Invitation to Quote to Provide a Facilitator for Business Workshops Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6eb1717-2bb8-40b6-988e-888be42122e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6eb1717-2bb8-40b6-988e-888be42122e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6eb1717-2bb8-40b6-988e-888be42122e3.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Invitation to Quote to Provide a Facilitator for Business Workshops." This tender falls within the category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method is open, with an end date for submissions set for 5th January 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 13th January 2020 and conclude on 30th June 2020. The workshops aim to foster local economic opportunities through the Nature Business Benefit Cycle (NBBC) concept, enhancing collaboration and innovation in the region. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in facilitation, workshop management, and sustainable business practices. Businesses well-versed in creating dynamic workshop environments, particularly those with a focus on ecological and community-oriented projects, will find this procurement particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their reach and contribute to the local economy while promoting sustainable practices and environmental conservation. ## Notice The aim of the business workshops is to facilitate discussion, collaboration and momentum behind the creation local Nature Business Benefit Cycle (NBBC) themed products. PROWAD-LINK is an Interreg North Sea Region project funded by the European Regional Development Fund with local funding from Norfolk County Council. The wider project includes the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage site, the UNESCO Geiranger Fjord World Heritage site and the Wash & North Norfolk Coast. The beautiful wild places can be powerful and inspiring brands for innovation and sustainable development. Yet, barriers exist preventing its full use, especially for local SME s. The main aims of the project are based around 'Protect and Prosper': ensuring that the beautiful natural environment which makes the Wash and North Norfolk coast special continues to be protected whilst also enabling economic opportunities and prosperity to the local people and businesses who have made the area their home. When both business and nature benefit from one another this is referred to as a Nature Business Benefit Cycle (NBBC). Further information on the broad PROWAD-LINK project can be found in the quote document Funding will not be affected by Brexit as the European funding has been secured. 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/ea6d83b1-486e-49f7-830f-7e325eb170f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | | 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 - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d83b1-486e-49f7-830f-7e325eb170f1 - 6 Dec 2019 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d83b1-486e-49f7-830f-7e325eb170f1 - 6 Dec 2019 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d83b1-486e-49f7-830f-7e325eb170f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6d83b1-486e-49f7-830f-7e325eb170f1 6th December 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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