Tender

Design a skills audit and focus groups for the Bassetlaw District

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 08:31

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11 Feb 2025 at 09:15

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10 Feb 2025 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Bassetlaw District Council seeks to engage a business to design a skills audit and conduct focus groups for the Bassetlaw District. This procurement, classified under the industry category of auditing services (CPV 79212000), aims to support local businesses by providing targeted business support and insights into education needs. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method below the threshold valued at £45,000. Key details include the tender period ending on 10th March 2025 at 09:30 and the project taking place between 24th March 2025 and 31st March 2025. The study is to be conducted in Worksop, with delivery addresses linked to the S80 2AH postal code.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on skills and education needs analysis. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, providing them a platform to showcase their capabilities. Successful engagement in this project will allow businesses to demonstrate their expertise in a public sector environment, potentially leading to further contracts and expanded business opportunities. By contributing valuable insights and support to the Council, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and influence the development of higher education facilities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design a skills audit and focus groups for the Bassetlaw District

Notice Description

To enable the Council to support businesses to engage with opportunities, offer targeted business support, and evidence skills and education needs to secure the delivery of higher education courses in the district, from facilities such as The Bridge Skills Hub in Worksop and the West Burton Training Centre (from September 2028), we need to understand demand. This work is being done in addition to existing studies but where possible, should take into consideration wider work that is taking place and where we can draw on, share knowledge and intelligence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64810518-1319-443f-b317-5de79c910654
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Further Information

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