Tender

Digital Consultants Wanted - To support SMEs with their Digital Skills across key areas

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is seeking Digital Consultants to support SMEs in enhancing their digital skills under the Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future project. This initiative focuses on various key areas, including data management, cyber security, and digital leadership. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for applications set for 14 November 2021. Successful consultants will begin work on 1 December 2021, with the project running until 31 March 2023. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with an estimated budget of £2,500 for the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, training services, and digital strategy implementation. Companies with experience in delivering workshops and consultancy services to SMEs, particularly those with a strong knowledge of the West of England business landscape, are well-positioned to compete. The collaborative nature of this project will allow successful applicants to not only deliver training but also build relationships within the local SME sector, fostering long-term business growth through enhanced service offerings.

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Notice Title

Digital Consultants Wanted - To support SMEs with their Digital Skills across key areas

Notice Description

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), are offering bespoke support for SMEs based in the West of England through their Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future project. The role of the Digital 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 content, provide digital audits and offer mentoring support to SMEs. Topic areas being covered by the project include: * System requirements and choosing the right digital tools * Data management and analytics * Process streamlining * Cyber security * Digital Leadership * Digital technology adoption * Digital Strategy * Digital Fundamental Skills - (Office 365 products, Google Workspace etc) Working with the Digital Skills Team and academic colleagues, external consultants will identify possible skills gaps and training needs and develop fitting content to meet this. This will be in the form of workshops, supporting businesses to undertake relevant audits and/or mentoring to embed learning or other activities as identified. Specific knowledge in at least one of the abovementioned areas is essential, and a broad, 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 delivery timescales and schedules. * 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 UWE Bristol, based on the topic requested * Delivery of courses is expected to primarily be face-to-face, and take place at: o UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol, BS16 1QY * 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 o 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 SMEs is desired Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Relevant experience 2. Example delivery plans or outlines of relevant support 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 Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future team (DigitalWorkforce@UWE.ac.uk) no later than 11.59pm on 14 November 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7202f89-1854-4d07-9719-a8e0dd32d31c
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training 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
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
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
Jack Stanbury
Contact Email
digitalworkforce@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0117 32 81528

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

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