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The Development of a North West Skills Mapping Plan (Regional Skills Pilot: Cheshire West and Chester)

ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON

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Summary of the contracting process

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington is seeking consultants for the development of a North West Skills Mapping Plan as part of a regional skills pilot for Cheshire West and Chester. This project aims to transition from carbon-intensive jobs to stable employment in clean energy sectors, with a focus on the Ellesmere Port/Cheshire West area. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 6th February 2025, 16:00. The contract will run from 13th February 2025 to 13th May 2025. This opportunity falls under the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services, and follows an open procedure method.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in workforce and skills analysis, particularly those specialising in clean energy transitions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The project involves collaboration with local government, businesses, educational institutes, and community sector organisations, making it ideal for consultancy firms with extensive networks and expertise in regional economic development and sustainable employment strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Development of a North West Skills Mapping Plan (Regional Skills Pilot: Cheshire West and Chester)

Notice Description

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington leads the growth of the Cheshire and Warrington economy through a powerful partnership between the private, public, and voluntary sectors. Our ambition is to be the UK's healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and growing economy. Working in collaboration with local government, businesses, educational institutes and other public, private and community sector organisations, we keep Cheshire and Warrington firmly on the map. Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW) is looking to appoint consultants to work with ECW and partners, including Cheshire West and Chester Council, the North West Net Zero Hub (NWNZH) and Net Zero North West, to deliver a comprehensive skills mapping analysis and action plan, which will consider what is needed to transition from carbon intensive related jobs to stable employment in the clean energy and related sectors. This work will map the existing workforce and skills needs for roles at risk in the energy transition against possible clean energy and related opportunities within the wider area to understand what local interventions are most successful in building the skilled workforce needed to meet the UK's Clean Energy Superpower Mission. Given this is a North West regional pilot project, it is expected that the major focus of the existing skills and workforce mapping will be the Ellesmere Port/Cheshire West area due to the concentration of industrial emissions at the heart of the North West/North Wales industrial cluster, with the broader regional area in scope for mapping clean energy opportunities available for transition. The successful bidder will be required to deliver services in accordance with all tender documents and the contract to be placed with the successful bidder. Tenderers are requested to study the specification in detail and ensure that the specified requirements can be met and thus your understanding of our requirements is reflected in your Pricing Schedule return. We envision that the programme of work will be committed by end of March 2025, with draft plans submitted March-April 2025 (data and research findings and high level proposals for interventions submitted to Government), and Plans finalised May 2025 for review by government for decision on progression to Phase 2 If you have any specific questions concerning this document or the process for submission of your proposal, then please email through to: tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com no later than Thursday 30th January 2025. Only questions submitted to this email address will be answered. Queries received after this date will not be accepted and will not be responded to. Tender submission deadline Thursday 6th February, 16:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f8ff39-cd57-43fb-996b-12b256140580
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 13 May 2025 1-6 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
ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD
Postcode
CW7 1AH
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Dene
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

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