Tender

Specialist Business Skills Consultants, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

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Tender

19 Feb 2021 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Calderdale College is seeking proposals for the role of Specialist Business Skills Consultants within the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing sector, as part of an open tender process. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 8th March 2021. The contract is set to commence on 12th April 2021 and will last until 17th May 2021. Located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, this opportunity focuses on providing consultancy services aimed at SMEs in the Leeds City Region, with funding provided by the European Social Fund under the initiative "Let's Talk Real Skills."

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Firms that can demonstrate experience in conducting business skills audits and engaging effectively with SMEs will be well-positioned to compete. The project aims to address the skills needs and challenges faced by local businesses, primarily as a response to the impacts of Covid-19 and Brexit, making it a strategic area for growth for suitable service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Business Skills Consultants, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

Notice Description

Calderdale College seeks to procure six Specialist Business Skills Consultants (SBSC) with a good understanding of the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing sector and its sub-sectors in the Leeds City Region (LCR). Each SBSC will undertake dialogue with Small to Medium Enterprise employers to complete a comprehensive business skills audit. They need to have the knowledge to ensure a meaningful conversation with employers in the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing sector to establish a level of trust and mutual understanding. The Project will gather insights, evaluate and understand the impact that Covid-19 and Brexit have had upon the sector, as well as gathering intelligence on existing and future skills needs of individual businesses. This insight will inform a Business Skills Audit to scope the technical knowledge required by the sector to fulfil business need now and in the future and the personal skills associated with behaviours, attitudes and attributes desired by employers. This project is funded via a project called Let's Talk Real Skills (LTRS). LTRS is funded by the European Social Fund. Additional information: All applications to be submitted through https://in-tendhost.co.uk/calderdale/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Funded via a project called Let's Talk Real Skills which is funded by the European Social Fund. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e623b52e-6f36-4d51-8ab7-6f65e3f8c031
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2021 - 17 May 2021 1-6 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
CALDERDALE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HX1 3UZ
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Further Information

Notice Documents

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