Tender

WP4027 - Bid Training & Feasibility Study

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Tender

08 Jul 2024 at 10:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Council is looking for an expert provider to develop and pilot a bespoke bid training package titled "WP4027 - Bid Training & Feasibility Study" in the research and development consultancy services industry. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for tender submissions on July 26, 2024, and a contract period expected to start on August 1, 2024, and end on March 1, 2025.

This tender opportunity by Walsall Council can benefit businesses in the research consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in technical analysis, business analysis consultancy, and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with a specific focus on local businesses within the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4027 - Bid Training & Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Walsall Council is seeking an expert provider to develop and pilot a bespoke bid writing training package and evaluate and explore the feasibility of such a package becoming commercially available to the wider public. The modular based, bespoke bid writing training package will be grounded in local context, need, governance and internal processes, including details specific to Walsall. It will include a variety of teaching styles such as online self-learning options as well as material for face-face sessions, and have a variety of interactive learning aids including quizzes, case studies, videos etc. The aim of the training package is to: o Guide and support Council staff and Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) partners with bespoke, Walsall-specific information to develop successful funding bids. o Enhance Officer capacity for project development and bid preparation. o Encourage collaboration with other service areas and external partners. o Minimise risk to the Council through better planned ideas and bids. o Early identification of issues associated with Service Area proposals e.g. legal, procurement is understood, raised and addressed ahead of bid application. o Improve understanding of innovation and 'added value'. Additional information: Walsall Council is seeking an expert provider to develop and pilot a bespoke bid writing training package and evaluate and explore the feasibility of such a package becoming commercially available to the wider public. The modular based, bespoke bid writing training package will be grounded in local context, need, governance and internal processes, including details specific to Walsall. It will include a variety of teaching styles such as online self-learning options as well as material for face-face sessions, and have a variety of interactive learning aids including quizzes, case studies, videos etc. The aim of the training package is to: o Guide and support Council staff and Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) partners with bespoke, Walsall-specific information to develop successful funding bids. o Enhance Officer capacity for project development and bid preparation. o Encourage collaboration with other service areas and external partners. o Minimise risk to the Council through better planned ideas and bids. o Early identification of issues associated with Service Area proposals e.g. legal, procurement is understood, raised and addressed ahead of bid application. o Improve understanding of innovation and 'added value'. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1664bd3-1c11-4af8-a33f-f28792bbf257
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Helen Bakewell
Contact Email
helen.bakewell1@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 658471

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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