Tender

Outline Business Plan for higher-technical education involving regional Further Education Colleges, Group Training Associations, and Universities

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Tender

19 May 2021 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is currently soliciting quotes for the development of an Outline Business Plan aimed at enhancing higher-technical education in collaboration with regional Further Education Colleges, Group Training Associations, and Universities. This opportunity, classified under Business analysis consultancy services, is part of the planning stage for the procurement process. The tender was published on 19th May 2021, with a deadline for quotes set for 12 noon on 4th June 2021. The successful consultancy will work on a feasibility study to pilot the educational model starting from 28th June 2021 until 1st October 2021, supporting innovation in the North West of England.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for consultancies experienced in higher education, skill development, or economic analysis, particularly those seeking to collaborate with educational and training institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and expertise in delivering tailored consulting services that meet the specific needs of the project and its delivery partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outline Business Plan for higher-technical education involving regional Further Education Colleges, Group Training Associations, and Universities

Notice Description

LJMU are seeking quotations for: LJMU is seeking the professional services from a suitably skilled consultancy, with experience in higher technical skills as a driver for current and future economic growth and productivity gains. The proposed work concerns the development of a robust and reliable feasibility study, to provide a level of confidence among delivery partners in the financial viability of the model, with a view to piloting the model from September 2022. This first step involves a 3-month review Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has been awarded pre-development funding from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) to develop an outline business case for a regional higher technical skills progression framework to underpin innovation in the region and respond to demand from new and emerging sectors. LJMU is working with three regional Further Education Colleges (FEC), two Group Training Associations (GTA), and the Merseyside Colleges Association, to explore the feasibility and development of the project. Additional information: Quotes must be submitted to Helen McCormack no later than 12 noon on 4th June.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99977da-5017-4b49-96e9-6fb7c4ae9fe8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Quote
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis 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
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 1 Oct 2021 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
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice URLs

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