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Tender for the supply of skills advice and support services in Greater Lincolnshire

EMB-GROUP LTD

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23 Nov 2023 at 16:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is seeking a consultant to deliver skills advice and support services in the Greater Lincolnshire area on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council (LCC). The tender titled "Skills Advisor Nov23" aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with organisational development and growth through access to skills solutions and apprenticeships. The contract, worth £95,000, will run from 2nd January 2024 to 31st December 2025, with a submission deadline of 11th December 2023.

This tender by EMB presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering skills advice and support services to SMEs and larger businesses in the Lincolnshire area. Companies that have a track record in similar services and can engage effectively with employers to discuss skills requirements and apprenticeships are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a chance for qualified suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and contribute to the region's economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the supply of skills advice and support services in Greater Lincolnshire

Notice Description

East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is a private company which provides a range of business consultancy, research and programme management services to the public sector. EMB is contracted by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) to deliver the Growth Hub advice services under the Business Lincolnshire brand. The Business Lincolnshire programme is part funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered in partnership with various Lincolnshire local authorities. The programme provides support to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the Greater Lincolnshire area to help their businesses to thrive and grow. EMB is now seeking to appoint a consultant to deliver skills advice and support services, referred from this point onwards as the 'Skills Adviser', working alongside our existing team of generalist business advisers. The Skills Adviser will proactively identify and engage employers from across Greater Lincolnshire, supporting them with their organisational development and growth via access to high quality skills solutions including, but not limited to, apprenticeships. The Skills Adviser will also work alongside Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) Adult Skills Leads to support the delivery of the local Adult Skills Strategy. EMB is inviting tender submissions from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of skills advice and support services, working with Lincolnshire-based businesses to discuss their skills requirements and potential for apprenticeships for either existing or new members of staff. Suppliers must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar services to both SMEs, as well as larger, businesses. The contract will start on 2nd January 2024 and run until 31st December 2025 or the available funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first. More details can be found in the accompanying tender specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9c8d29-c371-4fc1-a63f-b36e859081a5
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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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
EMB-GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@embltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1RJ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Astley & St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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