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EVALUATION OF SHEFFIELD CITY REGION SKILLS BANK PHASE 2

SHEFFIELD CITY REGION MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP

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Award

09 Mar 2021 at 10:56

Award Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority Group has initiated a procurement process for the "Evaluation of Sheffield City Region Skills Bank Phase 2". This evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of the Skills Bank, which supports businesses by co-investing in workforce development within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Currently in the Award stage, the process was published on 9th November 2020, with the contract awarding date documented as 18th December 2020. The contract duration spans from 18th January 2021 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for transparent competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in evaluation and training services. Businesses focused on workforce development and strategic assessments would be well positioned to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this evaluation will not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to driving growth strategies in the Sheffield City Region, fostering long-term relationships with local authorities and enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVALUATION OF SHEFFIELD CITY REGION SKILLS BANK PHASE 2

Notice Description

The Skills Bank is an integral part of the business support offer of the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership through the Growth Hub, by supporting businesses with a clear growth plan through co-investment in the development of their workforce. Skills Bank invests in responsive skills provision for businesses operating in the Sheffield City Region and is flexible to ensure the offer to business meets both immediate and emerging skills needs.The Authority is seeking to procure an organisation to evaluate the Sheffield City Region Skills Bank on behalf of the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (an "Evaluator"). The Evaluator will be required to assess the effectiveness of Skills Bank in its core objective of supporting business growth. The objectives of this evaluation are to understand: If the processes within the Skills Bank 2 delivery model are effective and efficient in meeting the needs of Sheffield City Region business The quality of Service Delivery What trends are we seeing to inform our future direction of travel and marketing? If Skills Bank 2 achieved the outcomes that it intended to do? Whether impact was achieved from the Skills Bank programme in the Sheffield City Region?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51b2643b-84ac-4d98-8e35-c5fb34abac6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1e1f96-610e-45df-965d-91a8364c0d75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY REGION MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010

Further Information

Notice Documents

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