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Skills and Flexible Resource Innovation Project - Phase 2

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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30 Jan 2023 at 10:24

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18 Oct 2022 at 09:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate in Bristol, England, has awarded a contract for the "Skills and Flexible Resource Innovation Project - Phase 2" under the Research and Development Services category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract has a value of GBP 75,000 and a contract period from January 30, 2023, to March 30, 2023.

This tender process creates opportunities for businesses in the research and development services sector. Suitable companies should have expertise in exploring current and future demand for services, optimizing resource and capacity, and fostering a customer-focused culture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills and Flexible Resource Innovation Project - Phase 2

Notice Description

Phase 2 was included an an option in the Phase 1 Tender. Requirement We require a partner to work with us to explore the art of the possible to meet current and changing demand for our services. For this second piece of work (phase 2) we want to explore the priority areas identified in phase 1. E. Access to skills and capability F. Optimise resource and capacity G. Drive customer focussed culture A delivery partner will need to work with key stakeholders to answer the following questions * What capabilities and skills do we need to meet future demand for our services, what are the options for accessing these and what are the wider organisational implications? * How can we optimise our resource and capacity, and what are the wider organisational implications? * What does a successful culture for hybrid working look like, and how can we foster this over time? * What are the timelines and level of investment for each of the above? Contract deliverables A. We understand the options and approaches to develop and/or access future skills and capability 1) Produce a report setting out the options and approaches we could consider, to develop and/or access future skills and capability. a) Research should consider how other organisations use different methods to develop and/or access skills and capability. 2 b) Options analysis should include assessment against agreed success criteria, indicative timeline, activity, benefits, risks, dependencies, wider implications, and high-level costing. B. We understand the options and approaches to optimise resource and capacity 2) Produce a report setting out the options and approaches we could consider, to optimise resource and capacity. a) Research should consider how other organisations use different methods to optimise resource and capacity b) Options analysis should include assessment against agreed success criteria, indicative timeline, activity, benefits, risks, dependencies, wider implications, and high-level costing. C. We understand the options and approaches to drive a customer 3) Produce a report setting out the options and approaches we could consider, to drive a customer focussed culture. a) Research should consider how other organisations use different methods and approaches to optimise workplace culture. b) Analysis should assess current state of culture, areas of strength and gaps (and how this is impacted within a hybrid organisation). c) Options analysis should include assessment against agreed success criteria, indicative timeline, activity, benefits, risks, dependencies, wider implications, and high-level costing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bffd4e0c-e613-4f4e-bb60-344040f4057e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fef8f0-005c-4331-b708-726800552cbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2023 - 30 Mar 2023 1-6 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
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
Linda Paul
Contact Email
procurement@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOUS GROUP

Further Information

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