Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c45-1013-70c1-bd88-6a900133fbe5/the-growth-company-national-citizen-service-2019-invitation-to-tender-itt-and closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Growth Company National Citizen Service 2019 Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Framework Opportunity [The Growth Company Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-growth-company-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Jul 2019 Deadline Closed 31 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 The Growth Company (GC) has been confirmed as the North West Management Partner (Prime Contractor) of the National Citizens Service (NCS). Since contract award we have identified gaps in our supply chain due to; • Partners no longer going forward in the supply chain • A reduction in the volume of contracted places delivered by GC In addition to filling these gaps GC are also taking this opportunity to build a framework of potential providers. We are seeking submissions from organisations who can deliver end to end delivery of the NCS programme in the North West (NW). Any submitted responses will be reviewed and scored to establish a shortlist of partners. Potential suppliers will also need to satisfactorily complete a due diligence process. We are pleased to invite you to submit a tender response to fill the current gaps in our supply chain and an opportunity to join our GC National Citizens Service (NCS) Provider Framework. This framework will cover future opportunities within our current Prime NCS contract across the NW. This framework will be for providers of end to end delivery. To participate in our framework opportunity and to be considered for contracts let through this, you will first need to register/ log in to The Growth Company Intend system at the following link: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home) Once logged in you will need to express interest and complete the response found at the following link: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/75) (this can also be found under 'Current Tenders' when you log into Intend. Submissions must be made in the required format and be returned by 16:00 Wednesday 31st July 2019. Any submissions received after the specified deadline will not be accepted. This is automated on the In-Tend platform therefore you are encouraged to allow adequate time to upload your bid. Please do not email your response; any submissions received by email will be rejected unless agreed in advance due to any technical difficulties with the In-Tend portal. If you have any questions about this process, please use the In-tend platform to correspond with GC. We very much look forward to receiving your response and would like to thank you for your interest in working with us. ### Thank You ### Jemma Johnstone Head of Performance and Supply Chain Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b78d0673-b076-47f8-9864-bc9244713d81) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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