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Cambridge City Council - Skills and Employment Needs Analysis for North East Cambridge Area

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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19 Apr 2024 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council has issued a tender for a project titled 'Skills and Employment Needs Analysis for North East Cambridge Area'. The Council aims to address the skills gap and unemployment in the region to support the local economy. This tender falls under the industry category of Education and training services, with a contract value of £60,000. The tender deadline is set for 20th May 2024, with the contract period starting from 1st July 2024 and ending on 31st January 2025.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in market research, personnel services, and education and training provision to engage with the Cambridge City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable to bid. By participating, businesses can contribute to upskilling the local workforce and fostering economic development in the North East Cambridge area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Skills and Employment Needs Analysis for North East Cambridge Area

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council in behalf and in support of The North East Cambridge Development (NEC) is seeking quotes for the project described below: The Reason for this project The North East Cambridge development is likely to bring c 15,000 new jobs through a mix of employment opportunities, supporting local residents and the Greater Cambridge economy. This is also alongside promoting ways to work with local employers, schools and academies , reducing the skills gap as a result, with consideration and focus on Apprenticeships and developing NEET/Unemployment strategy with partners and clear links to LSIP priorities and a golden thread through local policy. Introduction The Council is at the earliest stages of seeking a partner who can support us in defining this project and finding solutions. We are looking to build local resilience, to up skill the residents of the North East Cambridge area to allow them to take advantage of any and all employment opportunities this development may offer. In order to understand how, at the end of the project, we have supported the local communities we need to understand the 'where we are now' picture and to see if there are obvious areas of supporting the growing need for employment. At the end of the project we would want to be able to demonstrate the upskilling that has taken place, demonstrate a reduction in unemployment, growth in work force flexibility, as well as understanding any ongoing training required or other metrics that are applicable to this project to ensure , if possible, that positive outcomes are embedded in the locale. Project Outline Draft Scope Skills and Employment Needs Analysis for North East Cambridge Area Introduction: Provide an overview of the regeneration area, its objectives, and the importance of conducting a skills and employment needs analysis.. Scope: Define the geographical boundaries and key stakeholders involved in the regeneration project. Clearly outline the timeframe for the analysis. Objectives: Identify those who would benefit from Define the primary objectives of the skills and employment needs analysis. Specify the desired outcomes and deliverables. Methodology: Describe the research methodology to be employed, such as a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Identify the target population for surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Detail any existing data sources to be utilized, such as government reports, labour market statistics, and educational institutions' records. From the above it is the Council's belief that there will be key areas of analysis that will then require review and potential solutions and will enable a budget to be identified on moving this project forward. These Key Areas are (but not limited to) : Labour Market Assessment Education and Training Provision Workforce Development and Support Data Analysis and Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Conclusion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13895d70-90de-4ac8-84e6-5aebe8544401
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jonathan Loneza
Contact Email
jonathan.loneza@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07718664779

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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