Planning

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

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Dec 2023 at 16:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Dec 2023 at 14:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is planning a procurement process for a Skills and Employment Needs Analysis in the North East Cambridge Area. The project aims to upskill residents to take advantage of new job opportunities provided by the North East Cambridge development. The engagement end date for this tender is set for January 19, 2024. The procurement is in the planning stage, focusing on education and training services, market research, and personnel services. Interested businesses should note the emphasis on local resilience, skill development, and reducing unemployment to support the community.

This procurement process by the Cambridge City Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education, training, market research, and personnel services. The project aims to create around 15,000 new jobs and foster partnerships with local organisations to address skills gaps and promote apprenticeships. Businesses that can contribute to labour market assessment, education provision, workforce development, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement are well-suited to compete in this tender. The Council is seeking partners to assist in defining and implementing this project for the benefit of the local community.

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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 Expression of Interest in the project described below: 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 Councils 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9084e8e-8578-4b1f-bb6a-dc4abf310f50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb096fc1-5587-458a-9341-cb97ea39ec2d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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