Tender

Call for consultants - to support SMEs with their Sustainability and Clean Growth Skills

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 15:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has initiated a procurement process titled "Call for consultants - to support SMEs with their Sustainability and Clean Growth Skills." This tender falls under the Energy-efficiency consultancy services category and is located at the UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, in Bristol, England. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, and the tender period concludes on 8th March 2022. Successful consultants will contribute to a project aimed at providing bespoke support for SMEs engaged in clean growth initiatives, which is set to commence on 28th March 2022 and run until 28th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultants with expertise in areas such as low carbon needs analysis, energy management, and sustainable procurement to work with SMEs striving for sustainability and clean growth. Businesses with prior experience in delivering workshops or consultancy services, particularly those familiar with the business landscape in the West of England and specialised in assisting SMEs, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The engagement will not only enhance their portfolio but also allow them to contribute meaningfully to environmental sustainability while expanding their professional network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for consultants - to support SMEs with their Sustainability and Clean Growth Skills

Notice Description

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are offering bespoke support for SMEs through their Skills for Clean Growth - Workforce for the Future project. The role of the Clean Growth Consultants We are looking to create a bank of external consultants with expertise in one or more of the below areas to design and deliver bespoke training and offer mentoring support to SMEs engaged with the project. Topics being covered by the project include: *Low carbon needs analysis and action planning *Energy management *Retrofitting buildings *Sustainable procurement and supply chain management *Circular economy and waste planning *Carbon offsetting *Workforce training and development *Clean growth leadership and strategy development Working with the Skills for Clean Growth Team and academics, external consultants will identify possible skills gaps and training needs and develop fitting content. This will be in the form of workshops, supporting businesses to implement clean business practices and behaviours. Specific knowledge in at least one of the above-mentioned areas is essential, and a broad and in-depth knowledge across the specified areas is beneficial. Commitment Consultants will work with UWE Bristol staff across the duration of the project to determine timescales and schedules for delivery. *Provision of all services requested will be dependent on success and SME demand *The length of specific courses and mentoring programmes will be determined by the consultant, but in negotiation with the UWE Bristol team, based on the topic requested o Delivery of courses is expected to primarily be face-to-face, and take place at: UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY or at venues across the West of England o Transport to and from Frenchay Campus will not be expendable. Payment Payment will be made upon completion of each individual course/activity and agreed between you and UWE Bristol. Consultants will need to be set up as suppliers to UWE Bristol and will be required to provide invoices for their services. Applications Applicants must demonstrate the following: * Prior experience of delivering workshops/courses in your chosen area(s) *Prior experience of providing consultancy/mentoring support services *Experience of delivering the above within a business setting is desired *Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is desired *Experience of working with SME's is desired Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1.Relevant experience 2.Example delivery plans or outlines of relevant support offers you can provide 3.Value for money - please provide your day rate 4.Environmental sustainability To apply, please provide a CV and covering note explaining how you meet the above criteria, and listing your areas of expertise, to the Skills for Clean Growth - Workforce for the Future team (cleangrowth@uwe.ac.uk) no later than Tuesday 8th March.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f2be1be-a531-417a-8da0-c190f06ff8a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92715c77-1238-462f-948f-010768bf66e9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Kate Malinowski
Contact Email
cleangrowth@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01173281011

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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