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Northumberland Manufacturing Academy - Feasibilty Study

ARCH CORPORATE HOLDINGS LTD.

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Northumberland Manufacturing Academy - Feasibility Study" is being conducted by Arch Corporate Holdings Ltd., located in Ashington, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services, with a value of £12,000. The open procurement method allows for a competitive bidding environment, with the tender period closing on 22 September 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 10 October 2017, lasting until 8 December 2017. The delivery location is in the North East region of the UK.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for businesses aiming to contribute to the development of a regional training academy aimed at addressing skill shortages in the manufacturing sector. Companies with expertise in educational consultancy, training programme design, or construction services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary and community social enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to foster collaboration between educational institutions and local businesses in enhancing workforce skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northumberland Manufacturing Academy - Feasibilty Study

Notice Description

Arch have been working with Akzo Nobel, Northumbria University and Fusion PR to highlight and understand the need for a Manufacturing Academy in Northumberland, to support the skills shortages experienced by the local manufacturing sector. Arch have also identified through their engagement with other local manufacturing businesses that recruiting and developing technical skills is a problem not only for Akzo Nobel, but for a large proportion of the manufacturing business across the County. Subsequently, a Steering Group has been established to help explore the feasibility of setting up an academy designed to support skills development within the local communities and to support the skills requirement of local businesses. The Steering group includes key partners, such as Northumberland College, Northumbria University and Northumberland County Council, who would need to be involved in the operation of an academy of this nature. The vision for the Centre at present is that it will be a business-led training academy to provide a new pipeline of technically skilled employees and upskill the existing workforce of local manufacturing companies. It is envisaged that it will: * focus on technical manufacturing skills * be targeted primarily at post-16 and adult training, though it could also support technical learning within local schools * provide for a range of skill levels from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) to Level 4 (Degree level) * focus primarily on the delivery of Apprenticeships, including Advanced Apprenticeships * offer bespoke short courses for existing employees of local manufacturing businesses It is currently envisaged that the academy will be a new building specifically developed for this purpose. The current suggestion is that the academy would be housed on Ashwood Business Park, as it is a Round Two Enterprise Zone which attracts incentive and it's in close proximity to Akzo Nobel. The Group has decided that Arch should commission a supplier to explore this idea in full and understand what is needed to set up a Northumberland Manufacturing Academy. The supplier would be expected to look at the development of a physical structure that would house the academy, as well as outreach/virtual complements, whether the project is feasible, potential funding models, operational costs, potential partners and frameworks/platforms for product development and learning frameworks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fbf104f-42a9-4a8d-9646-ed40bc2b92b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4d1bc5-c1c3-46e0-84fe-92b8bd29630d
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2017 - 8 Dec 2017 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
ARCH CORPORATE HOLDINGS LTD.
Contact Name
Julie Dodds
Contact Email
julie.dodds@arch-group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1670528490

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE63 8QZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Bothal
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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