Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3b-2f21-702e-9eaa-81c84a7077d8/innovation-and-service-design-support closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Innovation and Service Design Support [National Citizen Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-citizen-service) Estimated value £60,000 to £100,000 Published 20 Jun 2019 Deadline Closed 1 Jul 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Contracts Finder advert wording for one stage process 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 [ncsyes.co.uk](https://www.ncsyes.co.uk) NCS currently has the following opportunity for the provision of Consultancy Services for Innovation and Design Support. National Citizen Service (NCS) Trust would like to procure a consultant who can work with NCS to provide support for Innovation and Service design as we prepare to launch a refreshed curriculum and pilot possible new approaches to our services. In support of the ongoing review of NCS's long-term strategy and services, NCS requires consultancy support to deliver the following outputs: - Provide a comparative analysis between services delivered by other organisations which align with NCS's outcomes, and NCS's existing programme and extension services; - Provide an analysis of emerging trends and ideas from the world of character education and skills development that can inform future NCS curriculum and service design; - Provide recommendations on ways to optimise NCS Extension services for greater reach and impact, including links to non-NCS services; - Provide options for how to build digital innovations into NCS programme services; - Support the ongoing development of a lean service design process to build and test minimum viable products for service design innovations that can then be brought to scale in the future if successful. If you are interested in bidding for this opportunity, please register on the NCS Supplier Portal at [ncs.bravosolution.co.uk](https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk) Once you are registered then click on 'ITT's open to all Suppliers' and select ITT-106, 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: If you are having trouble accessing the correct opportunity please email If you require further clarification regarding the opportunity please use the message function within in the supplier portal. The closing date is 10am - 1st July 2019. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/52e59772-3ff8-4829-9b8b-efdfb59c3ec8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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