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GB-London: Early careers retention support package for councils - The creation of new resources for councils to aid development for newcomers to local government

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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23 Feb 2024 at 11:45

Tender

22 Feb 2024 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency, based in London, has initiated a selective procurement process titled "Early careers retention support package for councils" under the services category. The contract involves creating resources for local government newcomers with a tender value of £25,000. The procurement method is competitive dialog, with the tender deadline set for 8th March 2024. The contract period is from 13th March to 10th April 2024.

This tender offers an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other economic operators to provide educational services, software development, career guidance, and e-learning services. Businesses with expertise in learning and development aimed at early career individuals are well-suited to compete. The focus is on upskilling individuals early in their careers to improve retention rates within the councils' workforce.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Early careers retention support package for councils - The creation of new resources for councils to aid development for newcomers to local government

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 23 February 2024 for the following reason: Tender withdrawl. Tender will be reissued on Friday 23 February 2024.(The Local Government Association is seeking to procure a supplier to collate and create learning and development support guides to be used as self-guided skills development toolkits and at virtual events as part of our early careers retention support package for councils. We are looking for an experienced organisation or consultant with a proven track record in learning and development aimed at those individuals who are starting their career. Our aim is to is to help individuals early in their careers to upskill and support them in their development with the goal of improving retention.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7469647-488d-42b3-ba9f-c4d5eaafb53d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4bd8150-2eda-43e7-8f95-aeab5972a658
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79634000 - Career guidance services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2024 - 10 Apr 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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