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Contract to develop and pilot innovative approaches to assessing future skills needs

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2019 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council is currently seeking qualified contractors to develop and pilot innovative approaches for assessing future skills needs within the offshore wind sector. This tender, titled "Contract to develop and pilot innovative approaches to assessing future skills needs," falls under the research and development services category and is part of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) initiatives. The procurement process is in the open tender stage, with responses due by 20th December 2019. The resultant contract will commence on 13th January 2020 and is expected to conclude by 30th June 2020. The geographic focus for this opportunity is the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the consulting and research sectors, that specialise in skills assessment and workforce development. Companies with innovative methodologies for developing skills frameworks or experience in the offshore wind industry would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, successful bidders may have the chance to expand their engagement into further sectors, such as tourism and health and social care, should the initial pilot prove effective.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract to develop and pilot innovative approaches to assessing future skills needs

Notice Description

The North East Combined Authority (NECA) is the accountable body for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP). Sunderland City Council on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) / NECA is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified contractor to develop and pilot an innovative approach to assessing future skills needs in the offshore wind sector in the North East LEP area If the pilot proves successful, there will be an opportunity to extend the contract to run further pilots in tourism and in relation to the digital employment and skills needs of the health and social care sector. . This research will inform the decision making of the North East Skills Advisory Panel, industry groups and others. This will include identifying, scoping and developing new methodologies to undertake skills assessments and working closely with the North East LEP in order to make recommendations about which of these should be pursued, piloting the agreed approach and, subject to successful delivery, undertaking the same methodology in two further sectors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a98ab53-9800-42a2-a174-b40e86790efa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada44354-c49a-4ffa-8c94-3801fb756475
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
2 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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