Tender

Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship - Call for Business Partners

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Tender

23 Feb 2022 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is currently conducting the procurement process titled "Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship - Call for Business Partners," aimed at providing training and job opportunities specifically for Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse young people in the South West of England. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with applications due by 6th March 2022. The contract period will begin on 8th March 2022 and run until 30th June 2022, focusing on project management consultancy services and related fields.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training, consultancy, and mentoring, particularly those with experience in delivering services tailored to young people and understanding the green skills landscape. Companies that can offer bespoke training, internship placements, or mentoring support are well-suited to apply. Furthermore, organisations that prioritise environmental sustainability and have a diverse workforce will stand out in the selection process, aligning with the initiative's goals.

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Notice Title

Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship - Call for Business Partners

Notice Description

The UWE Bristol, in collaboration with the Black South West Network and NatWest are delivering the Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship (Green Skills) project. The project is funded by the UK Government's Community Renewal Fund (CRF) and is managed in the West of England by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) on behalf of the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). The Green Skills project is a transformational 'first of its kind' programme which offer access to green jobs, training and business opportunities to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse young people (aged 18 - 28) or recent graduates living in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset. We are looking to create a bank of Business Partners with the ability to provide one of more of the following services: * Deliver a keynote speaker address (Workstreams 1 & 2) * Design and deliver bespoke training content (Workstreams 1 & 2) * Offer mentoring support (throughout Workstreams 1, 2 & 3) * Offer an internship placement (Workstream 3) * Design and deliver bespoke training content (Workstream 3). Payment: There are fixed budgets for the following elements of the project: * Internship placement (Workstream 3) - PS3,500 to fund the salary of a programme participant to work in their organisation on a green project or activity for 8 - 12 weeks, full or part time. * Design and deliver bespoke training content (Workstream 3) - programme participants will be provided with PS2,500 to access modules and courses that further develop green skills. A maximum daily allowance of PS500 has been budgeted for the design and delivery of bespoke training content within Workstreams 1 & 2). 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 learning setting is desired * Knowledge of the green skills challenge in the West of England is desired * Experience of working with young people (aged 18-28 years) 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 hourly and daily rates 4. Environmental sustainability - please provide your environmental sustainability policy or approach to reduce your impact on the environment. We particularly encourage applications from organisations that employ Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made on merit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23a03631-49b6-40d6-8bbd-bdac74873a08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e0e3df-8d3e-4378-a684-47a151f3861b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

79430000 - Crisis management services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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