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CBC-0820-Q-LP Review of the Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service (BESS) - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2018 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is conducting a procurement process titled "CBC-0820-Q-LP Review of the Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service (BESS)" which is currently in the Award stage. This initiative, valued at £19,650, seeks consultancy support to enhance the operation of BESS, ensuring it aligns with local employment needs and priorities. The contract commenced on 18th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2018. Interested suppliers were expected to submit their proposals by 15th January 2018. The contract is classified under services, particularly focusing on infrastructure consultancy and management consulting.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in adult education, skills development, and local government operations. Businesses with expertise in navigating ESFA funding guidelines and experience in engaging with community programmes will be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for the consultant to collaborate closely with the BESS Team provides a platform for firms to demonstrate their capabilities in driving impactful change within the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar projects across the region.

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Notice Title

CBC-0820-Q-LP Review of the Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service (BESS) - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a consultant to review the way in which BESS operates and the decisions the Council needs to take regarding the future direction of travel so as to best continue supporting residents and employers across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough; and in line with the priorities of the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership.. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience and understanding of ESFA (Adult Education and Apprenticeship) budgets, funding guidelines, eligibility rules and adult learning / employment and skills provision. We are seeking consultancy support which engages and works closely with the BESS Team and internal stakeholders and would encourage the consultant to base themselves at our offices at least one day a week for the duration of the contract. The consultant will also be expected to meet regularly with the project steering group who will guide this piece of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3599c5d9-bd68-424f-936d-b86fbd480e09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING ORGANISATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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