Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c82-e4ce-721f-888e-ec31c09a0292/sting-virtual-market-places-report cancelled GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # STING - Virtual Market Places Report [Norfolk County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/norfolk-county-council) Estimated value £30,000 Published 25 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 15 Nov 2021 ## 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 Norfolk County Council wishes to appoint a consultant to write a Virtual Marketplace Report that brings together the learning from successful community approaches to e-commerce, such as the virtual marketplace model from across the UK and propose the characteristics of a bespoke solution for Norfolk's market towns. department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary ### Industry Research and development consultancy services - 73200000 Location of contract ### East of England Value of contract £42,000 Procurement reference ### NCCT42305 Published date 7 October 2021 ### Closing date 28 October 2021 Closing time 10am Contract start date 15 November 2021 Contract end date 31 March 2022 ### Contract type Service contract ### Procedure type ### Open (non-OJEU) What is an open procedure (non-OJEU)? Contract is suitable for SMEs? ### Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? ### Yes ### Description Norfolk County Council wishes to appoint a consultant to write a Green Infrastructure Report that looks at how distribution can contribute to Norfolk's market towns adapting and benefitting from a new commercial context. IMPORTANT NOTE - The award of any contract under this ITT is dependent on Norfolk County Council being awarded funding. We are asking that you apply for this contract at your own risk. Following the evaluation applications award will not take place until funding has been confirmed. The contract start date and contract end date are therefore subject to change. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at [in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc). Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles). Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing . Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e9df6bad-7fbe-468d-9684-ac7d72c0c942) 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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