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Workforce Sufficiency Strategy

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2021 at 11:22

Award Notice
Tender

24 Aug 2021 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Aug 2021 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Workforce Sufficiency Strategy," a project focused on providing external consultancy services to improve workforce planning and address recruitment challenges within the Council. This tender, classified under human resources management consultancy services (CPV code 79414000), was published on 24 August 2021, with an end date for the tender submissions set for 10 September 2021. The total contract value is £50,000, and the contract period spans from 11 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and accessibility for potential suppliers in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy and strategic workforce planning. Companies with experience in addressing recruitment and retention issues, particularly those offering innovative solutions like graduate and apprenticeship programmes, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, aligning with Knowsley Council's commitment to sourcing from diverse suppliers to enhance local economic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce Sufficiency Strategy

Notice Description

The provision of external specialist advice and support, aimed at enabling current organisational workforce planning priorities to be identified - including diagnosing current recruitment and retention challenges across the Council, with a view to using this information to develop a Corporate Workforce Strategy. The strategy will enable a Council workforce plan to be developed for the next three years, the purpose of which is to ensure an effective supply of skilled, experienced, suitable employees to fulfil the requirements of future job needs, including leadership and senior officer roles and where possible using graduate and apprenticeship supply programmes, as well as internal promotions and appointments. The workforce plan will capture and present information at a service level, effectively meaning that all Heads of Service will possess robust workforce plans for their services that will mitigate any recruitment and retention risks over this period. An additional outcome of the work will be a practical, sustainable approach to workforce planning, aligned to corporate strategies and annual service plans. Additional information: DO NOT CONTACT THE NAMED PERSON DIRECT. USE THE CHEST.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a88483a0-c47d-45e2-a2dc-23a9b4d8793b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a295e61-f8bf-44ba-95d3-c90192e27435
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2022 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9UX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
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
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JILL SEDDON CONSULTING

Further Information

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