Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3f-d09c-72a5-90a8-d8ab23db76cb/sports-and-arts-ncs-programme-variation-design-partners pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Sports and Arts NCS Programme Variation Design Partners [National Citizen Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-citizen-service) Estimated value £50,000 to £80,000 Published 26 Feb 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 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 Sports and arts design partners for the National Citizen Service Trust. The National Citizen Service Trust seeks to award contracts to two separate specialist design partners to design a sports-themed version and an arts-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 and arts models 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 for each model 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 sports and arts themed models 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 models designed will follow the same structure as the standard NCS model, with the sports and arts themes existing across all phases of delivery, including any pre and post programme activity. The sports and arts models will need to achieve the same outcomes and impact for the young people as the standard programme. The models 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: [ncsyes.co.uk](https://www.ncsyes.co.uk) If you are interested in taking part in early market engagement 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 'PQQ's open to all Suppliers' and select PQQ\_21 EOI Sports and Arts Design Variation Partners, 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 08/03/2019 at 16:00 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/81d51650-8f6a-4d84-b263-7a125ab49f99) 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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