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Labour Market and Skills Demand Horizon Scanning and Qualitative Scenarios

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking proposals for a tender titled "Labour Market and Skills Demand Horizon Scanning and Qualitative Scenarios." This procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, with an estimated value of £80,000 and a minimum value of £60,000. The tender is part of an open procedure and is set to close on 3rd February 2021. The contract period is scheduled to start on 15th March 2021 and continue until 31st July 2021. This opportunity is located within the United Kingdom, primarily focusing on the long-term demand for skills in relation to emerging labour market trends.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research, consultancy, and futures studies, specifically those with expertise in scenario development. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can contribute valuable insights that could shape the educational qualifications needed to meet future labour market demands, thereby fostering their growth through collaboration with a government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Labour Market and Skills Demand Horizon Scanning and Qualitative Scenarios

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to scan the horizon of the labour market over the next 15-20 years to identify the drivers and emerging trends, (including EU Exit, technological advances, globalisation, an ageing population, migration, environmental change, and Covid-19) to create several possible labour market scenarios and to assess the broad implications of these scenarios for the jobs, skills, and qualifications that will be needed in adult and technical education. In the short-term, the results of this research will help to shape the Department for Education's assessment of what mix of qualifications the Department should fund to meet the demands of the future labour market. In the longer-term it will help to inform what the Department's ambition for the future should look like. Research Questions: * What are the global drivers and key trends of the labour market? How might these evolve over the next 15-20 years? Which of these are likely to be most important in defining the future of UK jobs and skills? * How do global and local trends interact in the UK labour market? * Given the key global and local trends, what are the different possible scenarios about how the labour market might develop over the next 15-20 years? What would have happened anyway? What is the impact on different sectors likely to be? * What are the implications of these scenarios for jobs, skills, and qualifications? How might the jobs, skills, and qualifications needed now change over the short term (0-5 years) and long term (15-20 years)? To narrow the findings, it may be useful to focus on some specific sectors of high interest. We expect that the research will involve a review of existing evidence on the future of the labour market, interviews with key experts and qualitative scenario building, including a 'business as usual' scenario and several possible labour market scenarios that have broad implications for the jobs, skills, and qualifications. We anticipate that an experienced contractor will undertake this work who is familiar with scenario development and futures methods. Additional information: Please note progression of this project is subject to Ministerial Approval

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c71713f-7557-425e-8eca-ef79ae4c0e27
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Olivia Bolt
Contact Email
jobshare.bolt-belsman@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
SW1 3BT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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