Award

BT1388 Employment & Skills Strategy Consultants

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2021 at 11:42

Award Notice
Tender

30 Mar 2021 at 11:32

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Mar 2021 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Borough Council is seeking to engage consultancy services for its "BT1388 Employment & Skills Strategy Consultants" project, aimed at developing a five-year Employment and Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £50,000. The tender was published on 29 March 2021, with a submission deadline of 15 April 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2021 and conclude by 1 June 2022, focusing on education and training services within Luton, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in employment and skills strategy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate given the council's emphasis on local knowledge and partnership engagement. Companies equipped to provide consultancy with a strong understanding of the Luton area and its employment landscape will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1388 Employment & Skills Strategy Consultants

Notice Description

On behalf of the Luton Employment and Skills Partnership, Luton Borough Council is looking to engage an experienced organisation to quote for consultancy work associated with creating a partnership Employment and Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan. The Council require external consultancy with suitable expertise and an in-depth understanding of Luton and its partners to produce: A five year partnership Employment and Skills Partnership Strategy A five year partnership SMART Implementation Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b4bc7f-90bb-4da9-9704-51ec00f1c5c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amanda Clark
Contact Email
amanda.clark@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582546856

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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