Tender

Digital Skills - Call for Digital Consultants

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Tender

22 Jul 2022 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England is seeking digital consultants for their "Digital Skills - Call for Digital Consultants" tender, aimed at providing bespoke support for SMEs in the West of England. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with applications due by 11.59 pm on 11 August 2022. The consultant's work will primarily take place at the University’s Frenchay Campus in Bristol, involving the delivery of workshops and consultancy services in areas such as cyber security and digital skills mapping. The total contract value is £2,500, and the contract period commences on 29 August 2022 and concludes on 31 March 2023. This tender employs a limited procurement method focusing on competitive quotations below the public procurement threshold.

This opportunity enables businesses specialising in consultancy, training, and digital services to engage with local SMEs that are eager to enhance their digital capabilities. Companies with experience in delivering training workshops, particularly around cyber security and business management, will find this tender particularly relevant. The initiative is designed to support SMEs in bridging their digital skills gaps, making it an excellent avenue for consultants with a strong background in engaging and practical training delivery to expand their client base and grow their businesses within the West of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Skills - Call for Digital Consultants

Notice Description

UWE Bristol are offering bespoke support for SMEs based in the West of England through their Digital Skills Workforce for the Future project. 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 engaged with the project. Topic areas being covered by the project include: 1.Cyber Security and GDPR *Develop and deliver introductory workshop(s) for business leaders to understand the importance of cyber security/threats to their business *Cyber Essentials Certification support: Work with individual SMEs to complete a 'cyber hygiene check' to evaluate their readiness/areas of development, to submit their cyber essentials application and develop an action plan to address needs. 2.Digital Skills Mapping Working with SMEs to help develop skills to: *Identify the right digital skills for the workforce to meet their organisational goals *Create a skills gap map of existing roles/employees to identify future digital skills training needs *Design and delivery of introductory workshops for business leaders/decision makers to understand the importance of digital skills analysis/planning to support their business activity. Consultants will work with UWE Bristol staff across the duration of the project. Repeat delivery will be dependent on success and SME demand *The length of specific courses will be determined by the consultant in negotiation with UWE Bristol, based on the topic requested *Delivery method of workshops/support will be determined based on content and SME needs/preferences and may be: o In person at UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol, BS16 1QY o In person at the SMEs premises o In person at external premises within the WECA region o Online *Transport to and from Frenchay Campus will not be expendable Payment will be made upon completion of each individual course. Applicants must demonstrate the following: *Prior experience of delivering workshops/courses in the subject matter, including an example workshop outline and your approach to delivering training in an engaging method *Prior experience of providing consultancy services in the subject matter o Experience of delivering the above within a business setting is desired, especially with SMEs *Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is desired Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1.Relevant experience 2.Example delivery plan of a potential training session and how this will be engaging and provide practical solutions/take aways for learners 3.Value for money - please provide your day rate for design & delivery 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 team - DigitalWorkforce@UWE.ac.uk no later than 11.59pm on 11 August 2022 Additional information: This project is funded by the European Social Fund and the West of England Combined Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c350c0f-f652-4be1-b5ee-207ad1bfbac2
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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80511000 - Staff 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
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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