--- title: "NCS Programme Variation Design Partner for a Sports Themed Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0cf0fd7-51ae-4d60-9a78-2f068e3b12e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0cf0fd7-51ae-4d60-9a78-2f068e3b12e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0cf0fd7-51ae-4d60-9a78-2f068e3b12e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0cf0fd7-51ae-4d60-9a78-2f068e3b12e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE" published: "2019-03-15" --- # NCS Programme Variation Design Partner for a Sports Themed Programme Buyer: NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0cf0fd7-51ae-4d60-9a78-2f068e3b12e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0cf0fd7-51ae-4d60-9a78-2f068e3b12e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0cf0fd7-51ae-4d60-9a78-2f068e3b12e9.json) ## Summary The National Citizen Service (NCS) is seeking a design partner for their Sports Themed Programme, aimed at participants aged 16 to 17. This open procurement, initiated on 15 March 2019, has a deadline for submissions set for 1 April 2019. The contract, valued between £50,000 and £100,000, is expected to commence on 15 April 2019 and continue until 31 December 2020. The buyers will be focusing on the design of programme curricula, venue recommendations, and recruitment materials to engage a new audience through sports, with considerations for inclusivity and scalability across various UK regions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in educational programme design, youth services, and sporting activities. Businesses with expertise in community engagement, training services, or consultancy aimed at younger demographics will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the initiative targets the expansion of NCS's offerings, firms that can demonstrate innovative approaches to programme delivery and effective logistical planning will likely succeed in this competitive process. ## Notice National Citizen Service (NCS) is the country's fastest-growing youth movement, a rite of passage for all teenagers aged 15-17 to discover who they are and what they can do. Nearly 500,000 young people have already taken part. Find out more at www.ncsyes.co.uk NCS currently has the following opportunity for the provision of design partner to design a Sports themed programme variation for the National Citizen Service Trust. The National Citizen Service Trust seeks to award a contract to a specialist design partners to design a sports-themed version of the standard NCS programme model that aims to attract a new audience of young people to take part in NCS. The design work of the sports model of NCS will start in April 2019 and iterations will continue to May 2020, with initial design pilots taking place in the Summer/Autumn 2019 and Summer 2020 school holidays. Design outputs will include, but not be limited to: - Programme and curriculum design for all phases of the NCS Programme - Recommendations and outlines of suitable venues and logistical considerations - Training and recruitment materials for young people and delivery staff The sport themed model will be designed for ages 16 - 17 years old (Year 11 and 12) and will be inclusive for all young people and comply with the Equality Act 2010. The model designed will follow the same structure as the standard NCS model, with the sports theme existing across all phases of delivery, including any pre and post programme activity. The sports model will need to achieve the same outcomes and impact for the young people as the standard programme. The model designed must be scalable and able to be delivered in all localities, regions, urbanities and ruralities, as well as all sizes of delivery partners and must be delivered within our current unit cost of the programme. For more information about the NCS programme, visit the NCS website: https://www.ncsyes.co.uk If you are interested in bidding for this opportunity, please register on the NCS Supplier Portal at https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk Once you are registered then click on 'ITTs open to all Suppliers' and select itt_92 - NCS Programme Variation Design Partner for a Sports Themed Programme, then click the 'express an interest' button to gain access to the relevant documents. If you are having technical difficulties with the system please contact Bravo Solutions by Phone: 0800 069 8630 or E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk If you are having trouble accessing the correct opportunity please email procurement@ncstrust.co.uk If you require further clarification regarding the opportunity please use the message function within the supplier portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f04f2dc-a804-448c-a281-67efcf64d08f | | 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 | 15 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W14 8DG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | Avonmore | | Westminster constituency | Hammersmith and Chiswick | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80500000 - Training services - 85322000 - Community action programme - 92600000 - Sporting services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2019 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f04f2dc-a804-448c-a281-67efcf64d08f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f04f2dc-a804-448c-a281-67efcf64d08f 15th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ncs.bravosolution.co.uk - https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.ncsyes.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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